WIC CPA - Registered Dietician

Job Title: WIC CPA - Registered Dietician

(Competent Professional Authority)

Department: WIC

Reports To: WIC Manager

FLSA Status: F/T Exempt

Pay Range: $65,000-$68,000

Location: On site

About TCA

TCA Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center located on Chicago's far south side has been a provider of innovative, accessible, and quality primary care, dental, behavioral health services and more to Chicagoland's underserved communities for over 50 years! The culture at TCA Health is one of service and commitment. Our team of dedicated professionals is the reason why TCA Health continues to be one of Chicago's leading Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers.

TCA VALUES

TCA C.A.R.E.S.

• Compassion: We are kind, considerate, and caring.
• Accountability: We take ownership for each person's experiences.
• Respect: We treat each person with dignity.
• Excellence: We seek the highest level of performance in all we do.
• Stewardship: We strive for racial and health equity, diversity, and inclusion by delivering quality health care and access for all

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for:

Perform WIC certifications, prescribing food packages, and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education for WIC participants meets the qualifications for a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) per USDA and Nutrition Services Standards.

• Perform WIC certifications, prescribing food packages, and providing nutrition and breastfeeding
• education for WIC participants meets the qualifications for a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) per
• USDA and Nutrition Services Standards.
• Develop and document individual care plans for high-risk participants, as follows:
• Prescribe specialized food packages or offer nutrition tailoring, as appropriate such as packages that are less than the maximum monthly allowances or substitutions due to a food allergy or medical condition.
• Medically Prescribe Formula to participants.
• Coordinate nutrition intervention, including breastfeeding support that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of high-risk participants.
• Provide Individual high-risk counseling that provides follow up for their high-risk condition.
• Document individual high-risk care plan documented in the participant's record.
• Document referrals and conduct appropriate follow-up on referrals to high-risk participants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field
• Must have current license as a Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN)
• Hold valid and current registration with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and/or the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).