GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:

Inspire and support lifelong healthy eating and activity choices for individuals and residents of Ashtabula County through nutrition education and counseling.  Services are provided through the agency’s community-based nutrition programs including WIC, Farmers’ Market, and Community Outreach & Education. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform physical assessments, collects and evaluates data necessary to determine eligibility and certify participation in the WIC program.  Prescribe food packages and counsel participants regarding the use of nutritious foods in their diets.
• Provide dietetic consults and services for other agency programs and contracts as assigned.
• Provide individual and group nutrition education including cooking classes and demonstrations.
• Refer clients to and coordinate with other health care services and community resources.
• Provide breastfeeding education and support to appropriate clientele.  Promote breastfeeding as the preferred infant feeding choice to the community-at-large.
• Develop outreach/educational information for mass distribution through social media, newsletters and other means.
• Practice in accordance with ACCAA, WIC, and Senior Nutrition policies and procedures as well as in accordance with the Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure Law.
• Maintain professional relationships with other health care professionals and institutions including physicians and hospitals in the community.
• Represent the agency on community coalitions, task forces and advisory committees related to nutrition, obesity prevention and physical activity as assigned.
• Record and report data as required by state and agency procedures.
• Participate in required agency/funding source meetings and trainings.
• Assist with all clinic and office procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a registered, licensed dietitian.  Experience with breastfeeding education preferred.
• Must have dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, meet agency insurance guidelines, pass a criminal background check and pass a drug screening. 
• May sometimes be required to work a flexible schedule that could include evenings and weekends. Overnight travel may be required.
• Must be proficient in utilizing computers and electronic/social media including YouTube, Facebook, blogs and digital imaging.  Must have knowledge of or ability to use necessary computer software and database programs.
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to work with low-income individuals and groups.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.  Must work harmoniously with other staff; be courteous, neat, and organized.  
• Position requires the ability to bend, climb stairs and lift up to 40 lbs.  Tasks may involve unplanned exposure to body fluids and possible exposure to communicable diseases.  Must maintain universal precautions at all times.  Risk involved with periodic travel on main highways and rural roads.

ACCAA complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PL88-352.  No person, on the grounds of race, color, disability, national origin, or sex, shall be denied services or employment with ACCAA. E.O.E.   D.F.W.P.

BENEFITS:

• Healthcare coverage, 75% Employer paid all levels of coverage (Individual, +Spouse, +Children, +Family)
• Dental (partially paid by Employer)
• Basic Life Insurance paid by Employer
• Supplemental Insurance available: Short- and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, etc.
• PTO prorated- no waiting 2 years to get PTO!
• Paid Holidays right away
• Job Anniversary PTO - We celebrate the day you joined out team with a paid day off!
• Employer contribution to retirement plan 403b. Employee contribution with ROTH option
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Appreciation Initiatives 
• Supportive work environment and great coworkers!