Nutrition Educator 2

State of Louisiana • Lake Charles, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health is hiring a Nutrition Educator 2 for its WIC team in Calcasieu Parish. The role supports pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children by providing nutrition education, health screenings, referrals, and personalized support. The position is located in the Office of Public Health, Region 5-BRCO, Calcasieu Parish, and will be filled as a probationary appointment.

Requirements

• One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling, food service, or administrative services; or six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services; or one year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nutrition education and outreach to pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
• Educate WIC participants and caregivers about program benefits, participant rights and responsibilities, WIC-approved foods, and shopping procedures.
• Perform anthropometric measurements and health assessments for WIC participants.
• Conduct income and nutrition screenings and enter participant information into the LA WIC system.
• Review and assess participant vaccination records and provide referrals to appropriate health and community resources.
• Collect blood samples and perform hemoglobin testing for WIC participants in accordance with program requirements.
• Schedule WIC appointments and follow up with participants regarding missed appointments and required services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed