Nutrition Education Coordinatr - WIC Program

Gardner Health Services • San Jose, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Gardner Health Services is currently recruiting to fill a Nutrition Education Coordinator position. This is a full-time position within Gardner's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program located at the CompreCare Health Center at 3030 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95127. Under general supervision of the WIC Director, The Nutrition Education Coordinator provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to all level WIC participants. The position assists and oversees the development, implementation, evaluation of the WIC Program, and evaluation of all nutrition education activities. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, organized, with strong customer service skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Apply now!

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics, required.
• Registered Dietitian (including credentialing through the commission on dietetics registration (CDR).
• Basic Computer Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of maternal and child nutrition; clinical nutrition; community nutrition; current trends in nutrition; nutrition education methods/materials; nutrition education methods/materials; and hi-risk nutrition factors.
• Ability to perform nutrition assessments, counsel participants and effectively use and evaluate nutrition education methods and materials.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six (6) months WIC experience, preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to all level WIC participants.
• Assists and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the WIC Program.
• Evaluates all nutrition education activities.

Benefits

• market competitive salaries
• excellent benefits package for eligible employees
• minimal out-of-pocket expenses for health, dental and vision insurance for an entire family.
• 401(K) profit sharing contributions
• life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• annual education reimbursement
• a generous paid time off and holiday leave bank.

What This Job Offers

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