Full-Time WIC Nutritionist: Infant Nutrition & Breastfeeding

Beacon Health Options; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health Options is seeking a WIC Nutritionist to provide nutrition assessments, counseling, and education in an Indiana clinic. You will document in INWIC MIS, lead group education, and coordinate referrals to Medicaid and social services while supporting breastfeeding initiatives.

Qualifications include a nutrition-related degree or RD/CP credential, CPR preferred, and ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have nutrition-related degree or RD/CP credential.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Experience in maternal/child health or public health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document information in INWIC MIS for certification, education, counseling and referrals.
• Complete nutrition assessments and provide individualized nutrition education.
• Provide counseling for high-risk clients and follow-up.
• Provide information to clients regarding Medicaid and social services.
• Lead group education classes and maintain records.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Communication

Professionalism

Office software

Microsoft Office

WIC program knowledge

Education

Registered Dietitian

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Nurse

Health-related degree with nutrition

Tools

INWIC MIS

Job description

Beacon Health Options is seeking a WIC Nutritionist to provide nutrition assessments, counseling, and education in an Indiana clinic. You will document in INWIC MIS, lead group education, and coordinate referrals to Medicaid and social services while supporting breastfeeding initiatives.

Qualifications include a nutrition-related degree or RD/CP credential, CPR preferred, and ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Travel between sites may be required.