Nutritional Educator #1656 - Part-Time - WIC - Health & Social Services Division

Part‑time position. Employees in the Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division must keep contact information current and be ready to respond to public‑health emergencies. The division maintains a call‑down system to mobilize staff when needed, and work hours may be modified during emergencies.

Essential Functions

• Assess the nutritional status and dietary practices of WIC participants.
• Adhere to WIC policy and procedure for assessing and documenting individual nutritional and health risks.
• Use the electronic TNWIC system and maintain growth charts in electronic records.
• Weigh and measure participants; check hemoglobin/hematocrit at set intervals; assess dietary intake adequacy according to WIC standards.
• Develop clear, individualized nutrition care plans for routine and high‑risk participants and assist clients in selecting appropriate nutrition interventions.
• Determine eligibility for therapeutic products and consult with healthcare providers as needed.
• Prepare and present nutrition lessons, conduct food demonstrations with WIC‑adapted recipes, use visual aids and group‑process techniques, and evaluate presentation efficacy.
• Conduct program promotion, community outreach, and educational presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to WIC services.
• Knowledge of the nutritional needs of WIC participants.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Knowledge of intake assessment methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of educational/instruction methods best suited to the population served.
• Skill in assessing patients for nutritional eligibility.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and motivating patients regarding nutritional needs.
• Skill in instructing and educating low‑income, high‑risk individuals on personal or family nutrition.
• Skill in accurately documenting and maintaining patient records.
• Skill in utilizing computerized database systems for tracking and record‑keeping.
• Skill in establishing rapport with low‑income, high‑risk populations.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in communicating effectively in both oral and written form.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and a valid driver’s license; or
• Bachelor’s degree in a nutrition‑related field with at least six (6) semester‑hours of nutrition coursework, three (3) semester‑hours in human anatomy or physiology, and three (3) semester‑hours in education, psychology, or counseling, plus a valid driver’s license.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) before operating a County‑owned vehicle.
• Essential status during inclement‑weather situations; must report to or remain at work even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
• May require additional training or certifications depending on assignment.
• Applicant may be required to pass an extensive criminal background check, including fingerprinting, and undergo extensive reference checks.

Physical Requirements

• High volume of case‑load work with stringent timelines; prolonged sitting and typing.
• Ability to deliver presentations for group classes.
• Potential work after regular business hours in high‑crime areas for outreach.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb on a regular basis, depending on activity.
• Minimum to moderate physical effort required.

Additional Information

This description does not encompass all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is not guaranteed and may vary. All positions are in‑person, require regular and punctual attendance, and may involve work on holidays, weekends, or irregular shift extensions with short notice.