NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 09292026-81239

Location: Clinton, TN • Department: Health • Position located at the Anderson County Health Department.

About the role

The Nutrition Educator determines participant eligibility for the WIC program by assessing nutrition risks, conducting nutrition counseling, and assigning appropriate food packages. This role supports participants in achieving their health goals by providing education on nutrition, breastfeeding, and behavior change. Additionally, the classification involves monitoring progress, offering resources, and fostering cooperation with internal and external partners to ensure effective service delivery. This classification differs from that of a Nutritionist 1 in that the latter is eligible for the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam.

Responsibilities

• Determines participant eligibility for the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program by assessing nutrition risk, analyzing anthropometric and hematological measurements, providing nutrition counseling, and assigning food packages.
• Documents information in participant's electronic record according to policies and guidelines.
• Interprets and explains nutrition data and risk to participants to promote behavior change and complies with program guidelines.
• Assesses client's readiness to change and assists with client-centered goals to promote behavior change.
• Evaluates participant's progress on nutrition/breastfeeding goals at regular intervals through the certification period.
• Provides breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate.
• Monitors inventory resources related to feeding such as breastfeeding aids, breastfeeding equipment, and therapeutic formulas.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources to provide referrals and resources to participants.
• Provides basic nutrition education to local health department staff, clients, and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including 9 quarter hours or 6 semester hours in human nutrition, 4 quarter hours or 3 semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and 4 quarter hours or 3 semester hours in education, psychology, or counseling. A transcript is required for proper evaluation.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• This position requires a criminal background check; applicants may need to provide criminal history information.
• Driver qualifications: A valid driver's license; for the past five years the record must not contain DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations. Include driver's license information in the Licenses and Certifications section of the application.

Skills

• Competencies: Customer Focus, Decision Quality, Communicates Effectively, Collaborates, Instills Trust
• Knowledges: Customer and Personal Service, Biology, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology, English Language
• Skills: Active Learning and Listening, Service Orientation, Time Management, Writing, Speaking
• Abilities: Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Speech Recognition, Number Facility
• Tools & Equipment: Computer, Desk, Telephone, Cell Phone, Printer (Scanner/Copier/Fax), Electronic Scale, TN Driver Standards

Pay

Salary (Monthly): $3,229.00 - $4,041.00
Salary (Annually): $38,748.00 - $48,492.00