WIC Nutritionist I (Greensboro) - #10012056

About the Role

Work in this class involves providing basic nutrition services to clients eligible for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infant, Children (WIC) in a local health department. Employees independently complete program eligibility statements and basic nutrition assessments, provide individual and small group nutrition counseling, and analyze clinical and nutritional data to prescribe appropriate supplemental foods. Responsibilities may also include executing contracts with vendors, training and monitoring vendors, and supervising clerical support functions. Clients with complex nutrition or medical problems are typically referred to other health professionals or a higher-level nutritionist.

Responsibilities

• Determine program eligibility based on financial and nutritional guidelines through referrals from health department clinics and private physicians.
• Perform nutrition assessments by evaluating anthropometric and biochemical measurements, socioeconomic conditions, and diet history.
• Develop and document nutrition care plans, including food prescriptions tailored to individual nutritional and developmental needs and preferences.
• Provide basic nutrition counseling on topics such as food groups, child development nutrition needs, and programmatic services.
• Conduct follow-up counseling sessions to encourage and ensure modified dietary habits.
• Participate in vendor monitoring, problem-solving, and training.
• Identify problem areas and determine appropriate programmatic or nutrition information for clients, focusing on food groups, proper diet habits, and nutritional requirements for pregnant women, infants, and children.
• Supervise clerical support functions associated with the program.
• Perform other related assignments as determined by management.

Requirements

• General knowledge of accepted nutritional and dietetic principles and practices.
• Basic knowledge of foods, nutrition, and infant and child development.
• Ability to maintain rapport with clients, collect and assimilate information, and communicate persuasively.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition, or public health nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university; or
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education–approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or
• Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) with Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, plus a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (specify language).
• Experience working with young children.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint).
• Customer service experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance (UnitedHealthCare) for employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week, with premiums costing less than $35/month for full-time employees (40 hours/week). Dental coverage for $4/month and vision coverage for $5/month.
• Telehealth (UHC Virtual Visits) with no copay or out-of-pocket expense.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Center with 24/7 access to strength training equipment, cardio machines, and group exercise rooms with virtual or in-person coaching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 100% funded by the county, offering confidential help for personal or work-related issues.
• 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days annually (totaling 37 paid days off).
• Employer contributes 5% to your 401(k) with no match required.
• Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan with a 6% contribution.
• Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
• $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit for eligible employees.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.

Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a local health department setting, which may be mildly disagreeable.
• Contact with clients and professionals may rarely involve potentially dangerous situations.
• This position may require driving a County-owned or personal vehicle for county business (e.g., attending conferences, meetings). A valid driver’s license and compatible driving record are required. Proper insurance must be maintained if using a personal vehicle.