Description
FIRST POSTING TO ENROLLED ONEIDA TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
Salary is Negotiable
After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.
Summary:
The Dietitian-WIC Outpatient participates in the implementation of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Grant and Nutrition Program Services: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Lactation, and community nutrition education events for patients, individuals, families, programs and population groups with the focus on assessment, education, prevention, risk reduction and treatment for nutrition and health status improvement. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to achieve desirable outcomes. Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Responsibilities:
The Dietitian-WIC/Outpatient performs the following essential functions within the framework of the Public Health Core Competencies (PHCC) and the State of Wisconsin WIC Program Grant. These duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Data Analytical and Assessment Skills
- Utilize data in the promotion of nutrition health and wellness: qualitative, quantitative, primary, and secondary.
- Contribute to the community health assessment process. Actively participate in performance management to include quality assurance/improvement (QA/QI) activities.
Policy Development and Program Planning Skills
- Implement Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual policies and procedure, as required.
- Perform objectives in the WIC Nutrition Services Work-plan, as assigned.
- Participate in department Strategic Plan and strategic direction team activities.
- Contribute to policy and procedure implementation, evaluation, and improvement strategies in order to meet program grand requirements.
Communication Skills
- Communicate effectively in the English language to individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing.
- Practice excellent customer service skills to include but not limited to addressing customer and employee needs courteously and promptly.
- Use professional communication skills including active listening, clear, concise, positive messaging, and maintain patient confidentiality requirements.
- Provide professional evidence-based nutrition -related education and program services including, handouts, displays, newsletters, social media content, presentations, or events for individuals and groups.
- Participate in regular staff meetings to ensure that clear communication is maintained within the department and between staff.
- Prepare timely and concise monthly reports of activities for supervisors to include projects, trainings, concerns, suggestions, and client or event data.
- Operate business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software.
Health Equity Skills
- Apply principles of ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and fairness when providing services and interacting with clients, co-workers and community partners.
- Develop and provide nutrition education services that include Oneida Nation culture, tradition, values, and are trauma informed.
- Comply with Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity policies as required by WIC Program and USDA federal guidelines.
Community Partnership Skills
- Develop new relationships and maintain current contacts with local/regional peers, professionals, partners and community organizations for referrals and program collaboration.
- Engage clients and community members in providing feedback or input for the purpose of improving policies, programs, and services.
Public Health Sciences Skills
- Apply the WIC Program Standards of Care for quality, culturally appropriate, person-centered education, and evidence-based nutrition and lactation services.
- Utilize the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) when performing patient health screening, nutrition risk assessment, education and treatment, food prescriptions, referrals, and documentation of care.
- Seek out and utilize evidence- based resources and best-practices in offering nutrition education and program services.
Management and Finance Skills
- Engage in individual l professional development opportunities relating to nutrition, Public Health, and trauma informed care.
- Actively support the Mission, Vision and/or Strategic Plan and objectives for department, Health Division, and Oneida Nation.
- Follow purchasing processes and budget guidelines in requests for program supplies, services, and training.
Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
- Contribute to team efforts with peers and partners for innovative and quality nutrition, lactation, health and wellness, or disease prevention community educational programs and events.
- Participate in professional continuing education activities, as required to maintain credentials.
- Provide professional mentoring to students using direct observation, assistance and feedback for performance success and rotation assignments.
- Adhere to all Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures, Tribal Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Skills:
Essential:
* Management and Fin
* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to include tour scripts, presentations, curriculum, teacher packets, and other relevant content
* Data Analytical & Assessment Skills
* Policy Development & Program Planning Skills
* Health Equity Skills
* Community Partnership Skills
* Public Health Sciences Skills
* Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Nonessential:
* Must comply with Caregiver Law and Grant conditions criminal history checks as a condition of employment to include fingerprinting
Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition
Credentials:
Essential:
* Driver's License Personal & Tribal Vehicle
* Insurance Required
* Registered Dietician w/ the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetici
* Dietitian-WI Certified
Nonessential:
* Driver Safety Training
* Basic Life Saving (BLS)
* Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP)
* National Incident Management System 700
* Incident Command System 100, 200
* Health Insurance Portability (HIPAA) Accountability
* WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum Training
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Wear respiratory protection
* Climb heights occasionally
* Balance occasionally
* Bend/stoop occasionally
* Crouch Occasionally
* Kneel occasionally
* Reach above shoulder level occasionally
* Stand occasionally
* Walk occasionally
* Grasp occasionally
* Evening and weekend work may be required
* Work extended hours
* Work irregular shifts
* Primarily office setting
* Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens
* Some community settings
Experience:
Essential:
* One (1) year of work experience in a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program.
Other information:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.
Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.
Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.
Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.
Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.
Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.
A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.
ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED:
1. Employees are required to have proof of seasonal influenza vaccination; medical or religious exemption be requested upon hire.
2. Background information disclosure (BID) form.
3. Three (3) Current letters of references (personal, professional, and past employment).
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