WIC Dietitian
The WIC dietitian provides community based nutrition programs focused on improving the nutrition status of women and children. They provides community education and outreach regarding the benefit of WIC services and the importance of good nutrition. Assists in developing press releases and media publicity for WIC services and educational information for the target population. Responsible for coordinating with lay outreach workers.
Prescribes food packages and diet plans for participants based on their medical and nutritional needs according to women, infants, and children (WIC) program policies. Writes and issues vouchers for WIC approved foods. Determines WIC eligibility of clients through nutritional, health and medical, and income evaluations and assessments. Confers with public health staff regarding food and nutrition problems of clientele. Completes and submits periodic program evaluation reports, and develops and implements program guidelines. Reviews, recommends, and selects nutrition education and visual aid materials for educating participants, staff, and community groups.