C/S Nutritionist I

DelDOT; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

DelDOT in Georgetown, Delaware, is seeking a qualified individual responsible for certifying clients for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The role includes providing nutrition education, assessing dietary needs, and promoting healthy lifestyles among clients.

This position also requires participation in disaster response exercises, with travel to additional clinic locations. This casual/seasonal role is non-pension eligible and lacks healthcare benefits. Strong candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition from accredited college.
• Coursework approved by the CADE of the American Dietetic Association.

Responsibilities

• Consult with health care personnel to assess nutritional needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutritional care plans.
• Provide nutritional assessment to educate individuals and care providers.
• Oversee food quality and nutrient content.
• Provide guidance on nutritional issues to personnel and public.
• Coordinate services with other health programs.
• Conduct training for food service and health care professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food and Nutrition

Job description

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for certifying clients for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Sussex County. All clients receive nutrition education and assessments. The role promotes healthy lifestyles, healthy eating, breastfeeding, and other health‑related messages to the WIC population. The position participates in disaster exercises, drills, and responds to disasters if needed. It requires travel to support operations at additional clinic locations, including the Shipley State Service Center in Seaford and the Pyle State Service Center in Frankford.

Essential Functions

• Consults with physicians and health care personnel to assess and determine nutritional needs, menus and diet restrictions of individuals.
• Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans for regular and modified diets based on assessments of nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and other current health plans.
• Provides nutritional and/or dietary assessment to educate individuals and their care providers.
• Oversees the quality and quantity of food served to ensure that meals conform to prescribed diets and meet established requirements for nutrient content.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and direction to food service personnel, health care professionals, agencies, community organizations and the public regarding current nutritional issues, problems affecting an individual's food habits, prescribed diets, and/or food service, presentation and preparation.
• Coordinates nutritional services with other health programs.
• Plans, organizes and conducts training for food service personnel and health care professionals.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.
• May oversee the work of support staff.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food and Nutrition from a US regionally accredited college or university and coursework approved by the CADE of the American Dietetic Association.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits. This posting may be closed on or before 12/20/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.