Job Details

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Public Health Nutritionist Senior

SALARY:

$62,135.41 - $80,366.95

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Closing Date:

02/02/2024 12:00 a.m.

This position is located within the WIC Program of the Health Department.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This classification functions as the Breastfeeding Coordinator for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Organizes and monitors the work process, ensures program compliance and provides superior customer service to our clients and staff. Plans, develops, implements and controls breastfeeding promotion, protection and support activities for the residents of Macomb County and participants in the WIC program. Provides breastfeeding training and consultation services to Health Department staff and outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program within WIC.

Performs leadership and mentoring duties for the breastfeeding peer counselors and related staff within the WIC Program such as interviewing, hiring assistance, training, organizing work assignments, evaluations, and planning and implementing department policies and procedures.

Plans, develops, and implements the breastfeeding promotion and planning component of public health programs for the residents of Macomb County and participants in the WIC program.

Provides required nutrition services to high-risk and other WIC clients as needed.

Provides clinical lactation and nutrition assessment and counseling services to families enrolled in the WIC program.

Provides lactation and nutrition consultation, training, and technical assistance in the field of lactation and nutrition to health department staff and other community agencies.

Documents data, prepares reports, maintains client records, summarizes statistical data to help identify the nutritional needs in the county, and ensures program compliance.

Creates audio, visual, print, and electronic educational materials in print for training staff and the community.

Participates in local breastfeeding coalitions and workgroups, as well as other collaborative activities with key stakeholders in the community.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.  (if applicable)

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience 

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• The nutrition care process for a variety of health conditions, diseases, and breastfeeding best practices

• Behavior modification principles and client-centered service approach

• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

• Federal and State WIC policies and procedures

• Performance Management & Quality Improvement (PMQI)

• HIPPA Compliance

• Human lactation

Skill in:

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Direct clinical assessment and care

• Evaluating program effectiveness 

• Computer Programs such as, Microsoft office and Google applications

• Public speaking

• Conflict management

• Cultural competence

• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills

Ability to:

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision

• Manage, lead, participate, and schedule multiple activities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals and agencies of the public

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Analytical thinking skills

• Delegate tasks

• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, clients, outside agencies, and the public

• Provide oversight and direct the work of others