WIC Degreed Nutritionist Sutter Creek
About The Position
The Resource Connection of Amador and Calaveras is seeking a Degreed Nutritionist for its Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The role promotes the health and well-being of pregnant women and young children through nutrition assessments, counseling, education, and breastfeeding education. The Nutritionist serves WIC participants in Amador and Calaveras counties, supports WIC Nutrition Assistants, and collaborates with a team focused on community health. This is a temporary, part-time, non-remote position scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 24 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stated pay range is $22.78–$27.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a closely related field.
- Meet the minimum competencies specified by the California State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a community health care services setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for WIC participants in Amador and Calaveras counties.
- Provide support to WIC Nutrition Assistants.
- Engage individuals or groups in nutrition education using the Participant Centered Education (PCE) approach.
- Support the Breastfeeding Coordinator in planning and conducting nutrition education and breastfeeding contacts.
- Contribute to special projects, including producing nutrition education materials.
- Participate in WIC-related consortia or task forces.
- Participate in WIC outreach activities.
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Vacation time
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- 401(k) available after meeting eligibility requirements
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Job Type
Part-time
