Canton WIC Dietitian FT
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Job Location:
Canton, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wage Information
Annual Salary: $50189 ($10 - $20/hour in benefits)
Internal applicants may submit their application through by clicking the Apply button on the posting. ApplicantsMUSTsubmit a copy of their valid drivers license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.This is a closed examination. To be eligible for this position applicants must be current Canton City Public Health (CCPH) employees who have completed their probationary period by March 26th 2026. Employees must apply by March 26th 2026 to be considered.
Non-CCPH employees will be disqualified.Job Description
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the WIC Director a person in this classification provides nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each program participant while adhering to WIC Policies and Procedures (PPM). WIC Dietitians engage in repetitive clinical work assist with various functions to maintain optimal clinic flow and make appropriate health and social service referrals. The employee receives periodic review and appraisal of performance plus functional and administrative supervision. She/he must exercise a good deal of independent judgement in performance of duties. Multi-tasking is necessary on a regular basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
60%:WIC Clinic Duties:Provides nutrition education counseling along with breastfeeding promotion and support to individuals & groups; completes nutrition and anthropometric assessments; determines program eligibility and supplemental food & formula packages; Develops behavioral objectives and nutrition care plans; initiates health and social service agency referrals; maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies & procedures; notifies supervisor immediately with any unusual incidents; adheres to mandated reporting laws per the Ohio Revised Code and State WIC PPM; cross-trained with WIC Assistant duties to assist with clinic flow when needed; assigns proper WIC risk codes and completes chart documentation accordingly; uses the WIC Certification System functions correctly; develops of nutrition education materials.
40%:Non-Clinic Duties: Participates in WIC Program and Health Department outreach activities; involvement in Agency meetings and/or assigned committees; works in collaboration with groups and populations in the promotion of public health & improvement in community health status; participates in required public health team emergency preparedness training and exercises as assigned; maintains current dietetic and breastfeeding knowledge & skills for optimal service; stays current with state & local updates such as WIC Policies State WIC All Policy Letter (APL) emails Meeting Minutes and other pertinent materials; maintains up-to-date computer skills. Other duties as determined by the supervisor.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:- Completion of anthropometric measurements including blood screenings while adhering to Blood Borne Pathogens policies related to specimen collection storage and handling.
- Assists with clinic management decisions as needed.
- Will work late clinic and complete outreach activities as assigned.
- May function as a preceptor/mentor for students/interns.
- Completion of WIC Program Nutrition Education Coordinator assignments.
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree.
- Must be a Registered Dietitian (RDN or RD) and a Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio.
Preferred Qualifications:- Previous work experience (WIC or healthcare service).
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or other certified breastfeeding training.
- Literacy language and communication skills appropriate to address the needs of a diverse population.
- Up-to-date computer system skills & social media knowledge.
Work Environment:
General office setting in a health department facility. Work performed in this position may be subject to challenging interactions with community members. WIC clinic is fast-paced and typically noisy due to high volume of clients. Some in-state travel required.Testing Information
SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT LOCATION DATE AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established your name will remain on the eligibility list for a period of one (1) year.
Repeating an Examination
Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01 an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination unless an alternative form of examination is given or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.Additional Information
Disclaimer: All applicants should receive an email from confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email please contact Civil Service at to confirm that your application went through.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race religion color national origin sex political affiliation age type of disability or any other non-merit factor.BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:Rachel A. Forchione DirectorAnna M. Moeglin Assistant Director
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
