Senior Nutritionist - WIC

Mecklenburg County • Charlotte, NC

23h

About The Position

The Senior Nutritionist - WIC conducts nutrition assessments, provides individual and family nutrition education, and develops personalized nutrition plans for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five who participate in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. With a high degree of latitude, the position serves clients with moderate- to high-risk medical conditions and complex nutritional needs.

The role may also support clinic oversight, customer-service problem-solving, training, and other operational procedures. It includes preparing instructional materials for students, healthcare facility personnel, or outside groups. The employee may be trained and assigned duties outside their regular work, including responding to urgent or emergency public health events, working outside normal business hours or workdays, and working at a different location when required.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education and credential pathways: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; a master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; an approved Didactic Program in Dietetics graduation plus two years of nutrition experience; Dietetic Technician, Registered credential plus a bachelor’s degree in any subject area and two years of nutrition experience; or a bachelor of science in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition plus two years of nutrition experience.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential by the Dietetics/Nutrition organization, as listed under licenses and certifications.
• May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license.
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a County Operators Permit.
• Knowledge and skill in comprehensive nutrition assessment and care planning, including diagnosis, counseling, and evaluation for clients with complex health and therapeutic nutrition needs.
• Knowledge of human behavior and behavior-change techniques, with considerable counseling skill.
• Knowledge of healthcare ethics, medical-record documentation, quality assurance, and community health and nutrition resources.
• Knowledge of current scientific information about nutrition, diet, and health, and ability to explain it to clients, professionals, and the public.
• Skill in nutrition education or community needs assessment, public health principles, program coordination, interpreting policies and protocols, and organizing and coordinating others’ work.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written presentations; manage work and resources; provide client-centered care and resolve difficult client situations; and maintain current technical and professional knowledge.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to determine WIC eligibility, including documenting medical and dietary histories.
• Collect and analyze anthropometric and biochemical measurements.
• Provide individualized nutrition counseling on pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant feeding, and child nutrition.
• Develop personalized nutrition care plans, including food package recommendations and dietary goals.
• Coordinate client care with healthcare professionals and community partners.
• Document client interactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide support with clinic oversight, customer-service problem-solving, training, and other operational procedures as needed.
• Prepare materials for nutrition or management instruction for students, healthcare facility personnel, or outside groups.
• Respond to urgent or emergent events requiring public health interventions; other duties and emergency assignments may be required.

What This Job Offers

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