WIC CPA Nutritionist - Logansport

Description

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization that has been providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers and eight Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program locations throughout Indiana, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC Cass County WIC in Logansport, Indiana seeks a WIC Nutritionist CPA (RN, RD) to join our dynamic and dedicated team! Are you ready to make a difference in families' lives? As a WIC Nutritionist CPA, you’ll play a vital role in our mission to enhance client satisfaction, improve quality of care, and promote healthier lifestyles.

This is a full time position scheduled 34 hours per week.

Meet our Cass County Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/cass-county-wic/

Hours of Operation:

Monday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday - Closed

Sunday – Closed

WIC Nutritionist CPA Job Overview:

• Conducting WIC Certifications: Engaging in the vital process of certifying eligible participants for the WIC Program
• Measurement and Analysis: Taking precise anthropometric and biochemical measurements to inform health assessments
• Nutritional Evaluation: Performing thorough nutritional assessments to understand clients’ dietary needs
• Care Plan Development: Crafting and documenting tailored care plans, ensuring all WIC chart documentation is complete
• Client Support Services: Providing essential referrals, managing appointment schedules, and distributing food packages
• Educational Programming: Planning, executing, and assessing the impact of nutrition education within the local WIC program
• Operational Assistance: Aiding in the organization and management of WIC program operations
• High-Risk Education: Delivering specialized nutrition education to high-risk clients and advocating for breastfeeding as the ideal nutritional start
• Community Relations: Facilitating public relations efforts to foster a positive connection between the WIC program and the community
• Record Keeping: Diligently preparing, updating, and reviewing records and reports to ensure accuracy and promptness
• Leadership Role: Assuming supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Site Supervisor to maintain program continuity

Excellent compensation & benefits package includes but is not limited to:

• Continuing Medical Education reimbursement funds - licensing fees, student loans, and tuition assistance
• Generous PTO - Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) matching retirement plan after one year of employment
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability insurance
• FMLA
• Wellness Rewards Program

Requirements

 Must have one of the four below:

1. Registered Nurse
2. Registered Dietitian
3. Minimum of B.A. or B.S. in nutrition or dietetics, OR
4. Deemed WIC Nutritionist eligible following a transcript review by Indiana State Department of Health

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of previous work experience with WIC and/or nutritional counseling
• International Board Certified Lactation Consult (IBCLC) preferred
• Previous experience in a maternal and child health or public health setting
• Work well with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural staff and groups
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.