Public Health Nutritionist II

About the role

The Public Health Nutritionist II provides individualized nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and education to participants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This role is ideal for someone passionate about maternal and child health, who enjoys building meaningful relationships with families, and values equity-centered nutrition and public health programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide participant-centered nutrition assessment, counseling, and breastfeeding support.
• Develop individualized care and follow-up plans for nutritionally high-risk participants.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and maternal-child health partners.
• Participate in community outreach and health education efforts.
• Contribute to outcomes-based planning and evaluation through WIC's Nutrition Services Plan.
• Support quality improvement efforts to strengthen WIC services for Vermont families.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nutrition, nutritional sciences, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.
• OR Bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutritional sciences, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition AND two (2) years or more of experience in public health nutrition or community health nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (R.D./R.D.N).
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Exam-eligible IBCLC.
• One year or more experience in breastfeeding/chestfeeding counseling for pregnant and postpartum dyads.
• At least one year of experience providing nutrition education.
• Volunteer, internship, or undergraduate experience in nutrition related to women, infants, and children will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience or comfort using Motivational Interviewing techniques and providing culturally responsive care is highly desirable.
• A commitment to health equity, customer service, and supporting diverse communities is essential.

Skills

• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and embrace innovation and change.

Benefits

As a State employee, you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.