Community Health Dietitian 1
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Milwaukee, WI - USA
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Job Summary
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
The primary goal of the Women Infants and Children (WIC)Program is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionallyat-risk pregnant breastfeeding and postpartum women infants and children.
Under the direction of the WIC Program Manager theCommunity Health Dietitian 1 provides nutrition and administrative services forthe City of Milwaukee Health Departments (MHD) Women Infants and Children(WIC) special supplemental nutrition program and serves as a lead worker forCommunity Health Nutritionists WIC Client Services Assistants andBreastfeeding Peer Counselors.
NOTE: On a weekly basis applications received will bereviewed and the names of qualified candidates will be referred to the hiringdepartment for immediate further consideration.
Client Services
- Perform WIC certifications including anthropometric measurement hemoglobin and lead testing nutrition and breastfeeding assessment utilizing motivational interviewing skills person centered counseling benefit issuance immunization assessment and referral to health care providers and community agencies.
- Determine WIC eligibility by identifying risk factors.
- Monitor participant follow up and modify plan of care as needed.
- Complete required documentation in ROSIE as outlined in the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual.
- Determine appropriate food package and issue WIC benefits.
- Approve medical formulas and nutritionals available to infants children and women.
- Authorize out-going communication and referrals to medical professionals.
Nutrition Education
- In conjunction with the Health Project Supervisor serve as a lead in the development implementation and monitoring of nutrition breastfeeding and outreach work plans and other grant-related initiatives.
- Follow the guidelines according to the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and similar standards set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Administrative
- Ensure implementation of and compliance with WIC federal state and project regulations and policies in operations and systems manuals.
- Assist the Health Project Supervisor with WIC nutrition staff team meetings to ensure continuous quality improvement andexcellent customer service.
- Complete all agency and State required trainings.
- Ensure outreach to underserved segments of the community.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
- Ability to safely lift infants and small children onto scales (up to 25 lbs.).
- Report to any of the City of Milwaukee clinic locations as assigned. Assignments may be made on short notice to provide staff coverage during unexpected absences or emergency situations.
- Participate in a work schedule that includes early evening hours on assigned days. The current hours of work are as follows: Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Travel outside the City of Milwaukee occasionally overnight for training purposes or for participation in meetings representing the City.
- Respond to an emergency or broad impact event.
The required pre-employment tests include:
- Physical exam w/ Lift test
- Drug Screen - Non DOT
Pre-Employment Vaccination and Screening Requirements:
- Annual TB Test
- Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
- Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR Varicella and Hepatitis B
- If not immune vaccination or an approved exemption is required.
- Vaccination series only needs to be done once.
- Bachelors degree in nutrition dietetics or a related field from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent) including coursework through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Coordinated Graduate or International program.
- Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at the time of appointment and throughout more information regarding the eligibility requirements to take the RD exam please see the Commission on Dietetic Registration website: of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian (CD)ORCD-eligible at the time of appointment; must obtain certification with the State of Wisconsin within six months of appointment date and throughout employment.
- Must meet the State of Wisconsin WIC mandates regarding lactation management and care as noted in 10.23-2 and 10.23-3 of the Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual within one year of appointment and throughout employment.
- Ability to travel independently throughout Milwaukee either by transit bicycle or automobile. Mileage reimbursement may be provided pursuant to Section 350-183 of The Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or exam-eligible or have successfully completed other state-approved specialized training such as Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).
- Completed specialized training in lactation management and care.
- Experience facilitating community nutrition programing.
- Ability to provide interpretation in Spanish Hmong or another language.
Technical
- Knowledge of food and nutritional science.
- Knowledge of maternal and child health.
- Knowledge of federal state and local WIC policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of related community resources.
- Knowledge of mathematics and ability to perform mathematical calculations such as discounts interest proportions percentages areas circumference and volume.
- Ability to read and interpret work-related documents including procedural manuals governmental publications and periodicals.
- Ability to efficiently use the Microsoft Office Suite and specialized software such as the State of Wisconsin WIC Data System (ROSIE).
- Ability to use job-related equipment such as the Lead Care II Analyzer HemoCue systems lancets and adult and infant weighing and measuring equipment.
- Skill in working with infants and small children.
Communication and Interpersonal
- Ability to write business correspondence and reports using the appropriate conventions of grammar punctuation and spelling.
- Verbal communication presentation and training skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a multi-cultural multi-disciplinary staff community partners and the public.
- Customer service knowledge and skills.
- Listening and counseling skills.
- Ability to provide services to a diverse customer population in a culturally sensitive manner.
Judgment and Professionalism
- Ability to be resilient in a very busy setting with clients who may be experiencing stress.
- Ability to serve in a lead capacity.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to plan and accomplish work manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Honesty integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Dedication to the promotion of health and prevention of disease and a commitment to stay abreast of current practices in nutrition.
The current salary range (2HN) is$72917-$83952annuallyand the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is$75833-$87311annually.Appointmentabove the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and otherqualifications and is subject to approval.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram which includes:
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City ofMilwaukee please visit Process THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education experienceand/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test astructured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of EmployeeRelations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates tostructured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews mayinclude written exercises. Selection process component weights will bedetermined by further analysis of the job. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT.Applications will beaccepted and interviews held in 2026 as often as necessary to meet the Citysneeds. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the date time andplace of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law the City ofMilwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant isresponsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the timeand place designated by the City of Milwaukee. Employment may be possibleimmediately following the examination provided positions are available at thattime. The names of successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list ina rank determined by the final grade without reference to the date of theexamination. The names of candidates who pass all phases of the selectionprocess may remain on an eligible list resulting from a continuous examinationfor up to six months. EEO 206 The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.
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