WIC Nutrition Consultant

  • Oregon Health Authority
  • Portland, OR
  • Apr 16, 2021
Full time Public Health

Job Description

REQ-62678

Close date: 4/27/2021

Salary: $4871 - $7477 per month

Location: Portland, OR

 

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union.

You must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to quality for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon WIC Program in Portland, OR is recruiting for a WIC Nutrition Consultant to provide leadership and direction in health and nutrition services and policy.  WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This public health program is designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.

NOTE: Most of the work will be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology.  However, there are times that the work will need to be conducted at the central work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

What will you do?
As the WIC Nutrition Consultant, you will provide nutrition consultation regarding promotion of behaviors for lifelong good health and prevention and intervention of nutrition-related medical conditions.  You will serve as the primary state WIC program contact to local contract agencies and provide technical assistance and consultation to local and state agency staff and managers in the areas of program administration, caseload management, eligibility determination, and nutrition services. In addition, you will provide consultation on integration of WIC with other health program areas and integration of nutrition with all aspects of the WIPC program. 

While in this position, you will develop state nutrition services policies and conducts biennial reviews of local contract agencies to assure compliance with WIC federal and state requirements. You will serve as a member of the WIC training coordination team and develop and implement training and training materials for local agency staffs. You will coordinate the development and maintenance of state WIC approved risk criteria and promote and support the development of culturally competent programs, services, and policies for the Oregon WIC Program.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a Registered Dietitian with experience in WIC working with at risk populations, don't delay, apply today!

What are we looking for?

Special Qualifications

You must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to quality for this position.

Requested Skills

  • Minimum qualifications: A bachelor's degree with emphasis on nutrition AND current status as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND three years of certified work experience as a nutritionist or dietitian in public health, education, maternal and child health, social services, nutrition, or dietetics.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with a master’s degree in nutrition and at least three years of experience working with the WIC program.
  • Experience working in a local WIC agency as either a WIC nutritionist or WIC coordinator providing nutrition, education, program administration, and management consultation to local agencies to improve health services.
  • Experience providing leadership and direction providing health and nutrition services.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating WIC and nutrition policies.
  • Experience selecting, reviewing and/or developing educational materials and other resources for use by local agencies and other state staff.
  • Experience working with at risk populations.
  • Proficiency in Desktop Publishing, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
  • Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

How to Apply

To view the announcement and apply, please copy and paste the following link:

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oregon-Street/WIC-Nutrition-Consultant--Nutrition-Consultant-_REQ-62678

Contact Information

Cyndi Phipps-Roman

503-569-0066

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Salary

$4871 - $7477 per month