Part-Time Nutritional Educator — WIC Outreach & Counseling

Hamilton County Mayor's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division is seeking a part-time Nutritionist to assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and lead nutrition education for WIC participants in the Chattanooga area.

The role involves promoting the program, conducting outreach, and documenting all interactions in electronic records while maintaining compliance with federal and state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and valid driver's license required.
• Or Bachelor’s Degree in a Nutrition related field with nutrition coursework and related credits; driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of WIC services, nutrition needs, and program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and dietary practices of WIC participants.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans for routine and high-risk participants.
• Prepare and present nutrition lessons; conduct food demonstrations and group learning.
• Promote program and conduct community outreach; document findings accurately.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Community outreach

Communication skills

Program promotion

WIC knowledge

Dietary counseling

Eligible documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Valid driver's license

Tools

TNWIC system

Electronic records software

Computer literacy

Job description

Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division is seeking a part-time Nutritionist to assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and lead nutrition education for WIC participants in the Chattanooga area.

The role involves promoting the program, conducting outreach, and documenting all interactions in electronic records while maintaining compliance with federal and state guidelines.