Job Description

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.

What we are proud to offer you:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403b) with generous company match

Paid time off and 11 company paid holidays

Short Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits: Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident

POSITION GOAL

The

Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator

is responsible for conducting all aspects of the nutrition education component and process of assessing nutritional risks associated with the WIC & Maternal/Child Health programs, in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to provide nutrition services to the target community.

SCHEDULE AND WAGE

Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. $26.22 - $29.55 hourly depending on education and experience.

This position is eligible for a $1200 retention incentive after successfully completing 180 days of employment.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct, review, and document the results of the following tasks necessary for assessing nutritional risk. Provide health, nutrition and breastfeeding education for all participants. Provide individual nutrition counseling and documentation, utilizing the Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) approach for clients utilizing WIC services. Serve as a staff person qualified to provide nutrition information to interested professionals, outside agencies, and individuals. Assist in tailoring the WIC program food package to best meet individual participants' dietary needs. Assist in the responsibility for referral of WIC participants to other sources of social, nutrition or health care as needed, including accurate documentation and follow-up of referrals made. Attend and participate in state nutrition meetings and other conferences that serve to enhance training and skills. Assist WIC coordinator in the development of needed program evaluation tools and plans. Function as a member of the agency chart audit team annually. Work with community leaders and health professionals. Provide breastfeeding education, support, and guidance to clients. Provide accurate documentation follow-up of referrals made. Assist the WIC Coordinator in the preparation of the WIC portion of the annual grant application.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Possess an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution in a Nutrition or Dietetics related field. (Licensure not required)

OR

A health professional with an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health related field


The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully. Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite products preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must be able to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers. * Responsible for special formula documentation and ordering of specialized formula.