Mobile WIC Nutrition Outreach Specialist

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement - IPERSE

Education Assistance

Employee Health & Wellness

PTO

Free Parking

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a WIC Professional/Mobile Outreach Specialist to provide WIC services through the Mobile WIC Clinic across Dallas, Polk, Warren and Madison counties.

You will determine eligibility, certify participants, develop nutrition plans for high‑risk individuals, educate about breastfeeding, arrange referrals, and travel to clinics, schools and community settings, with a full-time 40‑hour week.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed dietitian in Iowa or registered dietitian.
• Ability to work with low-income populations and diverse communities.
• Willingness to drive Mobile WIC Clinic across multiple counties.
• Strong computer skills including data entry and word processing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CPA for determination of program eligibility and certification.
• Complete certification procedures in Focus.
• Develop individualized nutrition plans for high‑risk participants.
• Prescribe food packages according to WIC policy.
• Provide nutrition education including breastfeeding promotion.
• Coordinate referrals to health and social services.
• Document screenings and referrals for lead testing and immunizations.
• Operate Mobile WIC Clinic vehicle safely and in accordance with policies.
• Collaborate with partner programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal communication

Cultural competence

Reliable transportation

Valid Iowa driver's license

Computer skills

Education

Licensed Dietitian in Iowa

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Nutrition or Dietetics degree

Tools

Word processing

Data entry

Job description

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a WIC Professional/Mobile Outreach Specialist to provide WIC services through the Mobile WIC Clinic across Dallas, Polk, Warren and Madison counties.

You will determine eligibility, certify participants, develop nutrition plans for high‑risk individuals, educate about breastfeeding, arrange referrals, and travel to clinics, schools and community settings, with a full-time 40‑hour week.