Staff Nutritionist (WIC) - HELPS PROGRAM*

Under general supervision of the Program Administrator (WIC) or a higher-level administrator, an incumbent in this class is responsible for planning and conducting WIC services at an assigned site. Incumbents perform nutrition assessments to develop nutrition care plans, conduct educational programs and counseling services for nutritionally vulnerable target groups and high-risk individuals, and coordinate nutrition services with health and medical services. Responsibilities include conducting in-service training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff. This level is distinguished from the Nutritionist by the complexity of program assignments and the requirement to be a Registered Dietitian at time of appointment. Supervision may be exercised over professional, paraprofessional and clerical staff. Does related work as required. *THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE HAS DEVELOPED A HIRING PROGRAM THAT STREAMLINES THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO HIRE DIVERSE, QUALIFI...