Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?

As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Under general guidance, provide specialized knowledge to support the effective implementation of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Demonstrate expertise in nutrition education delivery to high-risk participants. Provide expert interpretation of program policies and promotion of services to the community. Perform and oversee program's WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) certification requirements. Mentor and train both new and existing counselors to support the Program's service quality standards and objectives. May monitor and advise staff office at various WIC site. Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the Fundamental Principles and in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD

1.Utilize specialized knowledge in support of the agency's Nutrition Services Plan. Implement the nutrition and health education curricula's components to participants individually and in groups. Provide nutrition education- in-person, by phone and virtually. Coordinate individual and group nutrition education encounters consistent with participant's category, language, nutrition intervention level and status in the program. Document all pertinent information in the WIC Web Information System Exchange (WISE).

2. Advise in the accurate interpretation of WIC program service policies and procedures both formally and informally. Determine participants qualification status. Audit and evaluate services provided for effectiveness as needed. Perform and oversee program's WNA certification requirements for program staff.

3. Act as the program's office professional point of contact for a participant requesting a Registered Dietitian or needing high-risk services. Prescribe supplemental foods and process therapeutic formula requests. Determine the medical/nutritional risk of applicants/participants by evaluating anthropometric, biochemical and other health-related data. Provide counsel on nutritional and health-related problems, observing sound nutritional practices and participant confidentiality. Identify and report cases of child abuse/neglect to authorities.

4. Provide the counseling to support the Medical Nutrition Therapy provided by the participant's health care provider, especially if this has been requested. Refer participants with conditions of nutrition need to a provider for medical nutrition therapy. Communicate with participant's health care provider as needed for continuation of quality service.

5.Communicate with healthcare organizations to facilitate access to health care. Promote WIC services and share resource information with the community. Contribute to agency's caseload, breastfeeding promotion, and other department goals. Participate in outreach activities as needed; conducts presentations to health care community. service.

6.Mentor and train both new and existing counselors to support the program's service quality standards and improvement objectives. Ensure all operational requirements prescribed by the American Red Cross and CDPH WIC Branch are met. On occasion, may support people managers by leading the operation when and where managers are unavailable.

7. Ensure adequate safeguards for the protection and security of WIC property and WIC cards while in transit and at satellite offices. Trouble-shoot WIC WISE equipment and contact appropriate personnel if problems persist.

Scope

Work performed within a specialized discipline typically requiring a medical/scientific certification or licensure. Work independently to interpret findings, provide consultation and resolve problems.

Pay Information: The pay range for this position is (CA): $24.38/hr. - $26.01/hr.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Education: Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or other Nutrition related field from an accredited dietetics program required. Dietitians currently eligible to take the Registered Dietician (RD) exam by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred. Certified lactation professional, preferred.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of internship experience with 1,000 hours of supervised practice in dietetics and nutrition. Public health nutrition counseling, mentoring or supervisory experience preferred.

Management Experience:

* Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Skills & Abilities: Current knowledge of public health nutrition and maternal and child health concepts.

Able to mentor coworkers to develop excellent counseling skills. Excellent verbal/written communication skills required. Able to create a professional videoconferencing presence and to communicate clearly in-person and by phone. Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work with a multi-cultural staff and participant population.

Travel: May require some travel.A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required

*Combination of candidate's education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description's minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements are those present in normal office environment conditions. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and office equipment for sustained periods of time. May include sitting for long periods of time, driving a vehicle, and working under challenging conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

* Medical, Dental Vision plans

* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

* PTO + Holidays

* 401K with 5% match

* Paid Family Leave

* Employee Assistance

* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

* Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

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