Community Health Dietitian 1

Job Description

Introduction

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce
dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a
passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please
consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

The primary goal of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Program is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally
at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children.
Under the direction of the WIC Program Manager, the
Community Health Dietitian 1 provides nutrition and administrative services for
the City of Milwaukee Health Department's (MHD) Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC) special supplemental nutrition program and serves as a lead worker for
Community Health Nutritionists, WIC Client Services Assistants, and
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.
NOTE: On a weekly basis, applications received will be
reviewed and the names of qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring
department for immediate further consideration.

Essential Functions

Client Services

Perform WIC certifications, including anthropometric
measurement, hemoglobin and lead testing, nutrition and breastfeeding
assessment utilizing motivational interviewing skills, person centered
counseling, benefit issuance, immunization assessment, and referral to health
care providers and community agencies.
Determine WIC eligibility by identifying risk factors.
Monitor participant follow up and modify plan of care as
needed.
Complete required documentation in ROSIE as outlined in the
Wisconsin WIC Operations Manual.
Determine appropriate food package and issue WIC benefits.
Approve medical formulas and nutritionals available to
infants, children, and women.
Authorize out-going communication and referrals to medical
professionals.

Nutrition Education

In conjunction with the Health Project Supervisor, serve as
a lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition,
breastfeeding, and outreach work plans and other grant-related initiatives.
Follow the guidelines according to the Nutrition Care
Process (NCP) and similar standards set forth by the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics.

Administrative

Ensure implementation of and compliance with WIC federal,
state, and project regulations and policies in operations and systems
manuals.
Assist the Health Project Supervisor with WIC nutrition
staff team meetings to ensure continuous quality improvement and excellent
customer service.
Complete all agency and State required trainings.
Ensure outreach to underserved segments of the community.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are
interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the
hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

Ability to safely lift infants and small children onto
scales (up to 25 lbs.).
Report to any of the City of Milwaukee clinic locations as
assigned. Assignments may be made on short notice to provide staff coverage
during unexpected absences or emergency situations.
Participate in a work schedule that includes early evening
hours on assigned days. The current hours of work are as follows: Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30
a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Travel outside the City of Milwaukee, occasionally
overnight, for training purposes or for participation in meetings representing
the City.
Respond to an emergency or broad impact event.

The required pre-employment tests include:

Physical exam w/ Lift test
Drug Screen - Non DOT

Pre-Employment Vaccination and Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Test
Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR,
Varicella, and Hepatitis B
If not immune, vaccination or an approved exemption is
required.
Vaccination series only needs to be done once.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related
field from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent),
including coursework through an Accreditation Council for Education in
Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic, Coordinated, Graduate or International
program.
Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics at the time of appointment and throughout
employment. For more information regarding the eligibility requirements to
take the RD exam, please see the Commission on Dietetic Registration
website: https://www.cdrnet.org/RDNeligibility
State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian
(CD) OR CD-eligible at the time of appointment; must obtain certification
with the State of Wisconsin within six months of appointment date and
throughout employment.
Must meet the State of Wisconsin WIC mandates regarding
lactation management and care as noted in 10.23-2 and 10.23-3 of the Wisconsin
WIC Operations Manual within one year of appointment and throughout employment.
Ability to travel independently throughout Milwaukee, either
by transit, bicycle, or automobile. Mileage reimbursement may be provided
pursuant to Section 350-183 of The Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts
to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates'
education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any
job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
or exam-eligible or have successfully completed other state-approved
specialized training, such as Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS), Certified
Lactation Consultant (CLC), or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).
Completed specialized training in lactation management and
care.
Experience facilitating community nutrition programing.
Ability to provide interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, or
another language.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

Knowledge of food and nutritional science.
Knowledge of maternal and child health.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local WIC policies and
regulations.
Knowledge of related community resources.
Knowledge of mathematics and ability to perform mathematical
calculations, such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, areas,
circumference, and volume.
Ability to read and interpret work-related documents,
including procedural manuals, governmental publications, and periodicals.
Ability to efficiently use the Microsoft Office Suite and
specialized software such as the State of Wisconsin WIC Data System (ROSIE).
Ability to use job-related equipment such as the Lead Care®
II Analyzer, HemoCue® systems, lancets, and adult and infant weighing and
measuring equipment.
Skill in working with infants and small children.

Communication and Interpersonal

Ability to write business correspondence and reports using
the appropriate conventions of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Verbal communication, presentation, and training skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a
multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff, community partners, and the public.
Customer service knowledge and skills.
Listening and counseling skills.
Ability to provide services to a diverse customer population
in a culturally sensitive manner.

Judgment and Professionalism

Ability to be resilient in a very busy setting with clients
who may be experiencing stress.
Ability to serve in a lead capacity.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to plan and accomplish work, manage multiple
assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Dedication to the promotion of health and prevention of
disease and a commitment to stay abreast of current practices in nutrition.

Current Salary

The current salary range (2HN) is $72,917-$83,952 annually,
and the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $75,833-$87,311 annually. Appointment
above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other
qualifications and is subject to approval.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit
program which includes:

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension
Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Onsite Clinic Services
Onsite Employee Assistance Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Long Term Disability Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Tuition Benefits
Paid Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
Flexible Spending Arrangement
Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of
Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will
consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience,
and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a
structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee
Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to
structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may
include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be
determined by further analysis of the job.
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT. Applications will be
accepted and interviews held in 2026 as often as necessary to meet the City's
needs. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the date, time, and
place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of
Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is
responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time
and place designated by the City of Milwaukee. Employment may be possible
immediately following the

Requirements

Requirements:

Annual TB Test
Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR,
Varicella, and Hepatitis B
If not immune, vaccination or an approved exemption is
required.
Vaccination series only needs to be done once.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related
field from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent),
including coursework through an Accreditation Council for Education in
Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic, Coordinated, Graduate or International
program.
Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics at the time of appointment and throughout
employment. For more information regarding the eligibility requirements to
take the RD exam, please see the Commission on Dietetic Registration
website: https://www.cdrnet.org/RDNeligibility
State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian
(CD) OR CD-eligible at the time of appointment; must obtain certification
with the State of Wisconsin within six months of appointment date and
throughout employment.
Must meet the State of Wisconsin WIC mandates regarding
lactation management and care as noted in 10.23-2 and 10.23-3 of the Wisconsin
WIC Operations Manual within one year of appointment and throughout employment.
Ability to travel independently throughout Milwaukee, either
by transit, bicycle, or automobile. Mileage reimbursement may be provided
pursuant to Section 350-183 of The Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts
to your employment