NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 09292026-81239

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• This position requires a criminal background check; candidates may need to provide criminal history information.
• For positions involving driving responsibilities: a valid driver's license and, for the past five years, no record of DUI, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, or more than 4 moving violations.

Skills

• 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

Pay

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