WIC Registered Dietitian Supervisor (El Cajon)

SDSU Research Foundation•El Cajon, CA

About The Position

The WIC Registered Dietitian Supervisor provides nutrition counseling and implements nutrition care plans for pregnant and breastfeeding women, women up to six months postpartum, and caretakers of infants and children participating in the WIC program. The role also provides community outreach and serves as a supervisor for WIC site staff. The position operates under the direction of the Area Supervisor and Assistant Director of Nutrition Services. The SDSU Research Foundation WIC Program serves more than 23,000 participants monthly across San Diego County. It provides nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care for low-income women, infants, and children up to age five who are at nutrition risk. The position is open until filled, with an initial application review after November 12, 2026. It is budgeted at $33.00–$38.00 per hour, non-negotiable. Candidates must reside in California and live within commuting distance of SDSU when hired. An offer is contingent on satisfactory background-check clearance, including a criminal record check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field, with major coursework in nutrition.
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
One year of experience working as a Registered Dietitian, or two years of experience working with a public health or social services program.
Knowledge of the WIC Program and community nutrition, particularly maternal, infant, and child needs.
Knowledge of nutrition and dietetics science and current practice, including nutrition concepts and theories related to growth, development, health, and disease.
Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques and California WIC policies and procedures.
Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits, physiology, and procedures; health promotion and disease prevention; and adult-centered learning theories and teaching principles.
Knowledge of community resources and public benefits available to underprivileged and low-income people.
Competency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet applications.
Ability to assess nutritional needs and counsel participants from varied socioeconomic backgrounds; analyze anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary data; and facilitate education sessions and presentations.
Ability to develop educational and training plans and materials, and use varied communication channels to provide education and training.
Ability to analyze problems, gather information, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, and plan, organize, and evaluate nutrition programs or projects.
Ability to supervise staff, determine work priorities, assign work, ensure assignments are completed, and provide performance feedback.
Ability to work around infants and children, manage multiple priorities and interruptions in a fast-paced environment, and work within budget restraints.
Ability to communicate compassionately and professionally with internal and external customers, orally and in writing; maintain strict confidentiality; and interact effectively with coworkers and diverse communities.
Ability to refer people in need to community resources and programs; arrive on time and follow work rules and procedures; and demonstrate organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and cultural sensitivity.
Must reside in California and live within commuting distance of SDSU at the time of hire.
Must satisfactorily clear a background check, including a criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish or Arabic, depending on location.
Previous experience working for WIC.
Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Background in exercise science or physical activity promotion.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group nutrition education and therapeutic counseling to WIC participants.
Prepare high-risk care plans, nutrition assessments, and nutrition care plans.
Certify clients for WIC participation and issue appropriate WIC food packages.
Counsel and support breastfeeding mothers and oversee the issuance of therapeutic formula.
Provide group education classes, presentations, and community outreach.
Maintain partnerships with community programs, public health nurses, and physicians.
In the Area Supervisor’s absence, ensure clinic operations and daily tasks are completed correctly.
Take and resolve complaints to support participant satisfaction.
Supervise clinic staff day to day, oversee clinic schedules, assign work priorities, and provide training and follow-up on performance issues.
Guide the Degreed Nutritionist and WIC Nutrition Assistant in complicated and high-risk situations.
Update the Area Supervisor and Assistant Director of Nutrition Services on staff performance and employee-relations issues, and evaluate staff performance.
Train and evaluate interns and students.
Participate in staff meetings and training, and accept special assignments under the direction of the Area Supervisor and Assistant Director of Nutrition Services.
Comply with state and local agency breastfeeding policies and competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.