• Nutritionist Assistant

    ACI FederalPortsmouth, VA 23707

    Job #2681339304

  • Nutritionist Assistant

    EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    About the Organization ACI Federal is a government contractor based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ACI has employees nationwide specializing in healthcare, information technology and national security.

    ACI currently provides staff to state and Federal government agencies in classified and non-classified positions and health care staffing.

    Description

    Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and

    diet information from clients and provides low risk nutrition education according to

    protocols developed by Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments,

    maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, secures and verifies information

    needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program

    guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.

    1. Program Support

    2. Accurately interviews clients to obtain proof of identification and proof of residency, and to calculate income eligibility, according to state guidelines

    3. Issues and explains eWIC cards to clients

    4. Assures appropriate data is taken/recorded; collects data as needed following protocols

    5. Assist with questions regarding applications, refers complaints to supervisor

    6. Reviews participant's rights/responsibilities; contacts participants regarding appointments; schedules appointments

    7. Seeks/promotes program participation; documents all nutritional education provided

    8. Provides timely customer service in regards to answering phone calls/returning phone messages and walk-in clients

    9. Promotes breastfeeding and makes appropriate referrals to appropriate resources

    10. Outreach and Education

    11. Participates in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients

    12. May present on nutritional education

    13. Completes required training and developmental opportunities as assigned

    14. Other Duties

    15. May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration

    Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

    Position Nutritionist Assistant

    Position Requirements

    • Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain bloodsample/finger stick from infants, children and women; provide patienteducation

    • Knowledge and skills with computers and software, i.e. Crossroads, internalwebmail

    • Some knowledge of basic nutrition and nutritional standards

    • Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team

    Typical Preferred Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • Additional training or course work in dietetics, food services or a related field

    • Some experience in food production or in a nutrition program

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    This position is currently accepting applications.