Public Health Nutrition Educator II – WIC Outreach

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Nutrition Educator 2 to support Parish Health Unit and Mobile WIC operations across Louisiana. This role provides nutrition education, promotes healthy lifestyles, and supports program operations with statewide duties and travel.

Responsibilities include direct education, outreach, data collection, and coordination with Public Health Nurses and Nutritionists. The position emphasizes community impact and professional development within the LDH.

Formación

• One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling, food service, or administrative services.
• Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services.
• One year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nutrition education and outreach for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children in the WIC program.
• Document services in the LAWIN Management Information System.
• Educate participants on WIC policies, foods, and benefits.
• Assist with medical data collection and maintain nutrition education records.
• Support outreach and community engagement efforts by distributing materials and referring participants to community programs.

Conocimientos

Nutritional education experience

Educación

Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services

Dietetic assistant curriculum training

Descripción del empleo

Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Nutrition Educator 2 to support Parish Health Unit and Mobile WIC operations across Louisiana. This role provides nutrition education, promotes healthy lifestyles, and supports program operations with statewide duties and travel.

Responsibilities include direct education, outreach, data collection, and coordination with Public Health Nurses and Nutritionists. The position emphasizes community impact and professional development within the LDH.