Bilingual WIC Nutrition Educator (Spanish/Somali)

Ramsey County; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsey County in Minnesota seeks a WIC Nutrition Educator who speaks Spanish or Somali to assess eligibility, provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and connect families to services. You will determine program eligibility, perform anthropometric screening, and develop care plans based on WIC criteria.

Responsibilities include documenting referrals, promoting WIC benefits, and educating participants about nutrition, health resources, and community programs; a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in nutrition-related field may substitute for the associate degree as detailed in qualifications; minimum qualifications include education in dietetics and registered or eligible status.
• Fluency in English and Somali or English and Spanish required.
• Criminal background checks and E-Verify compliance apply to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for the WIC program through comprehensive nutrition and health assessments.
• Provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to participants.
• Connect families to community services and make referrals to medical providers as needed.
• Educate on WIC benefits, food packages, and proper use of benefits.
• Document referrals and monitor participant health and nutritional status.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Somali

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Associate Degree in Dietetic Technology

Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) eligibility/registration

Job description

Ramsey County in Minnesota seeks a WIC Nutrition Educator who speaks Spanish or Somali to assess eligibility, provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and connect families to services. You will determine program eligibility, perform anthropometric screening, and develop care plans based on WIC criteria.

Responsibilities include documenting referrals, promoting WIC benefits, and educating participants about nutrition, health resources, and community programs; a collaborative,