WIC Nutritionist

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER•Chicago, IL

3d•$52,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Erie Family Health Centers is proud to announce the opening of a new health center within the Sankofa Village Wellness Center, a cornerstone of the larger Sankofa Wellness Village development at the corner of Madison and Kildare in West Garfield Park (opening in early 2026). This innovative wellness village represents a transformative community investment, bringing together healthcare, housing, and community services under one vision. The Wellness Center itself will be a state-of-the-art facility providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare services, including medical, dental, and behavioral health, to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. As part of Erie’s commitment to health equity, this center will serve all community members regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Join our mission-driven team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and innovative environment dedicated to improving community wellness. Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 13 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Case Management/WIC team! The WIC Nutritionist’s responsibility is to ensure that the delivery of program services follows Agency, State, City, and Federal guidelines, policies, and procedures. The Nutritionist provides and supervises services to eligible participants to receive WIC benefits, which includes interviewing and assessing the Nutritional status of clients, ensuring certification data, providing food packages, assuring non-contract formula approvals are completed and in compliance with State, City and Federal policies. At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement. Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Requirements

B.S. in Nutrition required; Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or Licensed Dietitian (LD) eligibility preferred.
A minimum of two years’ experience in community nutrition working with Maternal Child Health is recommended, and WIC experience preferred.
Illinois driver’s license and automobile insurance required.
Local travel (when necessary).
Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) required Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) required (May be required to assist or work with non-English/Spanish only speaking patients and/or guests.)
Cultural competency to work in a low income, minority environment.
Computer skills and time management skills required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust of clients.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients and community partners.
Knowledge of nutritional assessment, planning, and counseling.
Record keeping methods, practices, and procedures.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with WIC Coordinator and WIC Lead Nutritionists in planning and implementing the Nutrition components of the WIC program to ensure quality Nutrition services.
Collaborates in the development and enforcement of nutrition procedures and policies.
Screens applicants for eligibility, which requires verifying income for the household, residency, identification, health history, and anthropometric measurements.
Provides initial nutrition screening and assessment for WIC client and develops nutrition care plans with client centered goals (using VENA strategies), and monitors client's progress towards those goals.
Conducts nutritional screenings, assessments, and counsels’ high-risk clients on nutrition and dietary practices appropriate to health and medical conditions identified.
Develops and/or approves nutrition education materials.
Schedules follow-up visits with clients to monitor and encourage compliance with prescribed nutritional care plans
May be required to conduct WIC activities at satellite locations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare.
Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.
Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays.
Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement.

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