Nutrition Educator

Career Match Solutions • Sisseton, SD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Office of Family Nutrition Services WIC team, this position supports the delivery of WIC services to individuals, families, and communities. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments; determining eligibility for income, identity, and residency; conducting nutrition assessments; promoting healthy growth, nutrition, and breastfeeding; issuing food benefits; and referring participants to appropriate social and community resources. The position guides participants in developing individualized, participant-centered plans and collaborates with office, local, and regional staff to ensure high-quality service delivery. This position works under the direction and supervision of the Manager, with guidance from the Team Lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences preferred but will also consider, Human Ecology, Community Health, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences (sociology, psychology, social work)
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of nutrition and health practices; social and economic conditions as they apply to nutrition; nutrition education methods; intermediate level nutrition education and knowledge of women, infants, and children.
• Skills and ability to evaluate programs and ensure compliance; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; interpret policies and procedures; apply literacy and language skills to appropriately address the needs of diverse populations; effectively communicate to support the development of collaborative working relationships with applicants, participants, families, co-workers and community partners; demonstrate empathy, initiative, and professionalism; organize, plan ahead, and set goals and priorities; proficiently navigate Microsoft suites; work simultaneously within several computer programs; and work autonomously and cooperatively with team to help achieve strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide WIC case management throughout the certification period, including eligibility determination, nutrition and breastfeeding assessment, education, and follow-up support.
• Verify and document eligibility using income, identity, residency, and adjunct program participation (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF).
• Conduct accurate nutrition, health, and growth assessments and deliver individualized, participant-centered counseling.
• Issue and educate participants on WIC benefits, including eWIC card use, approved foods and retailers, shopping practices, mobile app, and participant portal.
• Refer participants to breastfeeding specialists and appropriate community and social service resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation, manage assigned caseloads, review reports, address over-issuance, and support program integrity.
• Collaborate with office, regional staff, local agencies, and community partners to support outreach, SCOOP goals, and high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in outreach events, mobile WIC services (WOW van), trainings, meetings, and other assigned duties.

Benefits

• The South Dakota Department of Health will provide necessary nutrition and breastfeeding training for required level of expertise, WIC-specific training to perform duties described, and will have initial and annual proficiency testing.

What This Job Offers

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