Nutrition Education Coord (Registered Dietician) - WIC

Gardner Health Services • San Jose, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Gardner Health Services is recruiting a full-time Nutrition Education Coordinator for its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program at the CompreCare Health Center in San Jose, California. Under the general supervision of the WIC Director, the coordinator provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to WIC participants at all levels. The position also assists with and oversees development, implementation, and evaluation of the WIC Program and its nutrition education activities. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, and has strong customer service skills. Basic conversational Spanish is required.

Compensation is $45.00–$50.00 per hour. Placement and compensation depend on relevant experience and education. The recruitment remains open until filled, and applications are reviewed in the order received.

Gardner Health Services is a community-oriented healthcare provider with clinics in the Bay Area. The organization describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive, and says it supports employee growth, professional advancement, and work/life balance. Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian credential, including credentialing through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Basic conversational Spanish.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of maternal and child nutrition, clinical nutrition, community nutrition, current nutrition trends, nutrition education methods and materials, and high-risk nutrition factors.
• Ability to perform nutrition assessments, counsel participants, and effectively use and evaluate nutrition education methods and materials.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of WIC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments, counseling, and education to WIC participants at all levels.
• Assist with and oversee development and implementation of the WIC Program.
• Evaluate the WIC Program and its nutrition education activities.
• Perform nutrition assessments and counsel participants.
• Use and evaluate nutrition education methods and materials.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with minimal out-of-pocket expenses for an entire family, for eligible employees.
• 401(k) profit-sharing contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Annual education reimbursement.
• Paid time off and holiday leave bank.
• Market-competitive salaries.
• Work/life balance and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level