WIC Nutritionist

Charles Drew Health Centers • Omaha, NE

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for serving WIC participants through an assessment of nutritional status, assigning appropriate WIC food packages, and providing participant-centered nutrition education and counseling. The WIC nutritionist promotes and supports breastfeeding and provides referrals to other medical and community resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field to include Nursing, Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics/Consumer & Family Sciences with emphasis in nutrition.
• Depending on educational background, completion of 15 college credit hours in human nutrition, required.
• Understanding of public health system, maternal/child health, knowledge of food and nutrition
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with using computers and computer programs
• English fluency (secondary language of Karen, Nepali, Spanish or other a plus)
• The use of personal vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree, Registered Dietitian or RD eligible preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document height and weight measurements and conduct hemoglobin testing and lead screenings.
• Complete nutrition interviews and collect nutrition-related information.
• Utilize information collected to conduct nutrition assessment, certify WIC participants, and provide appropriate and culturally-sensitive nutrition education and counseling.
• Designs WIC food packages for participants and issue benefits according to policies and procedures.
• Promotes and supports breastfeeding through education
• Refers participants to other medical/community services and resources, as appropriate
• Provides WIC services at satellite clinic (when applicable)
• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences to maintain knowledge of current policy and job-related skills.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees