WIC Nutritionist

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

1d • $27 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program offered throughout Wake County. The WIC program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. WIC provides individualized nutrition counseling and group nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, referrals for health care and other services and benefits for healthy food for eligible participants. We are currently recruiting for full-time WIC Nutritionist. The WIC Nutritionist identifies nutrition risks, provides nutrition counseling, and completes food prescriptions for WIC program participants; works closely with other program employees, including nutrition, breastfeeding and laboratory team members, and client services coordinators to ensure WIC services are effectively provided.
Note - A criminal background check will be conducted.
At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Values diversity
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in teams
• Skilled in taking initiative, is confident and proactive
• Thrives in a fast paced environment
• Adapts quickly to change and displays a high degree of flexibility

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) approved program
• Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR)
• Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition
• Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Determines program eligibility for applicants in compliance with federal, state and local guidelines and policies
• Conducts nutrition assessment, provides nutrition education, determines plan of care, assigns client goals and food packages, and makes referrals to outside resources as appropriate to program participants
• Consults with program employees, healthcare and social service providers to coordinate client care
• Documents client information within electronic record at all WIC services locations, including prenatal and special infant care clinics
• Assists with special projects and community outreach events
• Participates in planning for and supervision of the public health field experience for students and interns
• May conduct group nutrition education classes
• Obtains anthropometrics as needed
• NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

Benefits

• Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
• offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center.

What This Job Offers

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