WIC Nutritionist (DOH/PHD/SW #31877)

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Women, Infants and Children Program are met and to screen applicants to determine eligibility by assessing income, residency and nutritional risk.

How does it get done?

• Maintain effective and efficient WIC operations in the Region by assessing nutritional risk, determining eligibility, and providing one-on-one and group nutrition education.
• Provide quality client services using constructs of Participant Centered Education (PCE) as required by USDA.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, data entry, word processing, and other computer software applications; operate photocopiers, fax machines, and other office equipment; and prepare mailing, answer phones, answer questions, deliver messages, and make appointments.
• Other administrative duties include WIC electronic card inventory, archiving, vendor monitoring, supply and pharmacy orders and vehicle coordination.
• Assist WIC Nutritionist Supervisor to increase community awareness and positive perception of the Public Health Division-WIC Program by providing outreach in the community and interacting with other Public Health programs.
• Other duties include participating in health fairs and developing nutrition education bulletin boards with approved WIC messages.

Who are the customers?

Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years who qualify to participate on the WIC Program.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in a social, community, health, education, or nutritional field and two (2) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
• Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) and successful completion of Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act (CLIA) courses are required within sixty (60) days of employment.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language.
• Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
• Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required.

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Agency Contact Information: Naomi Moreno (575) 528-5122 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.