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[**[Summary: [Functions as the competent professional authority for determination of program eligibility and certification.

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1. Function as the competent professional authority for determination of program eligibility and certification; following assessment of individual anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data, either certify or deny participation in the program on the basis of nutritional risk.
2. Work as part of the team to coordinate and ensure nutrition education for all participants, both on an individual and group basis; monitor all materials used in the education program; ensure that all WIC participants receive at least two nutrition education contacts per certification period; document education received into participant records; and provide in-depth individual nutrition counseling as needed or requested by a participant.
3. Work as part of the team to serve as the staff person qualified to provide program nutrition information to interested professionals, outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
4. Develop the food packages to best meet individual participants dietary needs.
5. Assist in referring participants to other sources of health care as needed, documentation, and follow-up of referrals made.
6. Attend and participate in WIC nutrition meetings, conferences, and committees as assigned.

[**[SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: [This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

[**[QUALIFICATIONS: [To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent theknowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

[**[EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: [The individual must have a Bachelors Degree (B.A./B.S.) and be licensed by the Iowa Board of Dietetic Examiners.

[**[LANGUAGE SKILLS: [Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Candidate should have ability to write reports and business correspondence, as well as the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and the general public.

[**[MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: [Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts such as fractions, percentage, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

[**[COMPUTER SKILLS: [An individual must have basic computer knowledge and ability to work with Windows programs and email. Must learn WIC specific software and be proficient with on-line processing.

[**[REASONING ABILITY: [Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

[[CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: [Upon hiring, must obtain current Blood-borne Pathogens training, andcurrent TB Testing as required by state law. Successful candidates must have acurrent Iowa Dietetic License. Must have a valid drivers license, meet insurance requirements, have reliable transportation, and be able to travel to all sites. < ]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{franklin="" gothic="" book",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{franklin=" gothic="" book",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{franklin="" gothic="" book",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{franklin="" gothic="" book",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{franklin="" gothic="" book",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{franklin="" gothic="" book",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{franklin="" gothic="" book",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}]{tahoma",sans-serif"=""}**]{franklin="" gothic="" book",sans-serif"=""}