Part Time WIC Dietician 7065 in Winchester

You are the professional WIC Dietitian we are looking for in Blackford County, Indiana. This is a part time role working in Randolph and Blackford Counties totalling 14 hours weekly.

Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC Program, both in the clinic and through community outreach activities, which may include local Farmers’ Market events and collaborations with healthcare providers, non-profit organizations, and other community partners. Develop working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies. Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community. Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within the clinic environment.

Provide all pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients with evidence-based breastfeeding support and education, within the clinic role’s scope of practice. Follow all policies and procedures of the Indiana WIC program. Provide written information to clients regarding Medicaid, agencies that provide Drug and Substance Abuse counseling, and other social service agencies. Document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS) to complete certification and nutrition education contact procedures.

Complete nutrition assessments and provide nutrition education and referrals tailored to the client’s living conditions, nutritional needs, food patterns, preferences, and dietary restrictions. Provide counseling using a client-centered approach. Lead group education classes and maintain related files and records. Document assessments (including anthropometrics), education, counseling, and referrals in the INWIC MIS. Create and tailor a food prescription using the INWIC MIS that is appropriate to the client’s needs. Schedule appointments using the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS). Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information in accordance with WIC federal regulation.

Participate in in-service education and staff meetings. Attend off-site conferences and meetings as needed or required by the position. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are seeking WIC Dietitian candidates with the following qualities:

• Must be one of the following: Registration eligible to take the exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences Registered Nurse
• A graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field which, through review of an official transcript from an accredited college, includes a study in nutrition.
• Valid driver’s license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required.

Why You should choose Meridian for your WIC Dietitian career:

• Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• Opportunities for advancement
• Merit Based Compensation Plans
• Work-life Harmony

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing. Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.