Nutritionist II

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language stipend (+$3.00 per hour)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

14 paid holidays

12 sick days

15 days PTO

Disability benefits

Pension through IMRF

Job summary

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking a Nutritionist II for the WIC program as the Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE). The position is full-time (40 hours) and primarily in-office, with occasional external visits.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, counseling, and care planning within Maternal and Child Health Management. Requirements include a Bachelor's in dietetics or related field and Illinois RD licensure, plus WIC-specific coursework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or closely related field is required.
• Registered Dietician licensed by the State of Illinois is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating nutritional needs and making recommendations to meet nutritional standards and risk assessment guidelines.
• Formulates dietary care plans that may include an appropriate therapeutic plan.
• Collaborates with other providers to coordinate client health care related to nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.
• Provides nutritional counseling.
• Assumes a caseload of clients, providing education and counseling services on individual, group, or family basis.
• Makes recommendations for medical nutrition therapy.
• Conducts high-risk assessments and collaborates with other providers to develop a therapeutic dietary component.
• Provides community education on nutritional issues and health risk factors.
• Participates in planning and conducting research on nutrition and health.
• Responds to public health emergencies when needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition or closely related field

Job description

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Nutritionist II

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking to fill a full‑time (40-hour week) Nutritionist II to serve as the Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) position for the WIC program in the Maternal and Child Health Management division. Breastfeeding support services for individuals and/or families includes high-risk cases in various socio‑economic conditions in the clinic, home, or other community settings. This position is primarily in‑office but may occasionally include some calls/visits outside the clinic and normally scheduled work hours.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating nutritional needs and making recommendations as to the services needed to meet nutritional standards and risk assessment guidelines.
• Formulates dietary care plans that may include an appropriate therapeutic plan.
• Collaborates with other providers to coordinate client health care related to nutrition and food intake and medical nutrition therapy.
• Provides nutritional counseling.
• Assumes a caseload of clients, providing targeted education and counseling services on an individual, group, and/or family basis.
• Makes recommendations for medical nutrition therapy.
• Conducts high-risk assessments of clients' needs through interviews; consults with other service providers to develop a therapeutic dietary component of a medical care plan.
• Provides community education on various nutritional issues, health risk factors and related topics.
• Participates in planning and conducting research on the relationship of dietary factors in health and disease.
• Must be able to respond to public health emergencies when needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in dietetics, nutrition or a closely related field is required.
• Registered Dietician licensed by the State of Illinois is required.
• For WIC nutritionists, 20 hours of nutrition-specific coursework is required.
• Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietetics; knowledge of the modern principles, practices, and techniques used to assess, plan, and evaluate nutritional care of individuals and families.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics for individuals and families; knowledge of research methods applied to public health nutrition.
• Working knowledge of the diversified physical and psychological needs of clients; knowledge of computerized program software and word processing programs.
• Ability to determine medical and nutritional risk factors and provide appropriate nutrition counseling; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, their families, community organizations, and the general public; work with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and coordinate their efforts.

CUPHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• CUPHD offers qualified bilingual employees anadditional$3.00 per hour, upon approval.
• Eligible employees may complete languageproficiencytesting upon hire and can begin receiving the stipend as soon as they are approved.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with enrollment beginning on the employee's first day of employment
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 12 sick days earned per year
• 15 days of paid time off earned in the first year of employment
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• comprehensive pension plan offered through Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

The expected annual starting salary is $58,405. Full annual salary range for a Class 7 Nutritionist II is $58,405 - $78,847 for a 40-hour week.

Men, Women, Veterans, and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to apply. CUPHD also strongly encourages people of color, transgender, and non-binary people to apply. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you need accommodations to apply, please contact LaTasha Aragon at [e-mail]. CUPHD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join its team.

All employees must be fully vaccinated with the most-up to date(September 2025 and beyond) influenza (seasonally). All other vaccinations are highly recommended but not mandatory. Vaccinationstaken prior to September 2025 will not be accepted. Proof of vaccinationsmust be on file with Human Resources prior to start date.

This recruitment is open until filled; however, it will not close prior to August 21, 2026. This is a collective bargaining unit position with AFSCME.