Public Health Dietitian RD — Maternal & Child WIC Specialist

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in Region 8 is seeking a Public Health Nutritionist 1-3 (RD) to oversee WIC and related programs. Primary duties include nutrition assessments, risk determinations, counseling, and ensuring accurate documentation in the LAWIN WIC MIS.

Provisional Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License may be required and licensure must be maintained. Location includes multiple parishes (Ouachita, Lincoln, Jackson, Caldwell).

Qualifications

• RD credential required; licensure in Louisiana required to perform duties.
• Possession of a provisional Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License may be required.
• Maintenance of RD credential and Louisiana licensure per USDA program regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical oversight and specialized nutrition services to high-risk WIC participants, including assessments, risk determination, counseling, and food package prescriptions.
• Conducts high-risk maternal and child nutrition counseling, provides referrals, and connects participants with community resources.
• Maintains participant documentation in LAWIN WIC MIS and ensures program compliance.
• Oversees infant and pediatric formula changes, inventory management, and related nutrition services.
• Provides subject matter guidance to WIC staff and other public health programs.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Risk determination

Individual counseling

Documentation in LAWIN WIC MIS

Program knowledge (WIC/NDSS)

Education

Registered Dietitian credential

Louisiana licensure

Provisional Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License

Tools

LAWIN WIC MIS

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in Region 8 is seeking a Public Health Nutritionist 1-3 (RD) to oversee WIC and related programs. Primary duties include nutrition assessments, risk determinations, counseling, and ensuring accurate documentation in the LAWIN WIC MIS.

Provisional Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License may be required and licensure must be maintained. Location includes multiple parishes (Ouachita, Lincoln, Jackson, Caldwell).