Senior WIC Nutritionist & Program Lead

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha WIC in Charleston, WV is seeking a Nutritionist II to provide professional public health nutrition services. You will assess nutrition needs, educate participants, and help coordinate WIC program operations across multiple sites.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field with nutrition coursework, plus relevant experience. Candidates may supervise staff and participate in program development within WIC policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics or public health nutrition.
• Or a related bachelor's with at least 12 nutrition hours.
• One year of dietician or nutritionist experience in health or welfare settings.
• Coursework substitutions for required experience (CUP/AP4/graduate degree).
• Completes WIC module tests and orientation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and follow-up nutrition education to low and high-risk participants.
• Supervise staff at multiple worksites and serve as preceptor as needed.
• Conduct therapeutic dietary counseling for high-risk clients.
• Lead trainings and in-services on nutrition topics.
• Assign eWIC cards, load benefits, schedule appointments.

Skills

Advanced nutrition

Breastfeeding basics

Public health knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition

Related field with 12 nutrition hours

Job description

Kanawha WIC in Charleston, WV is seeking a Nutritionist II to provide professional public health nutrition services. You will assess nutrition needs, educate participants, and help coordinate WIC program operations across multiple sites.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field with nutrition coursework, plus relevant experience. Candidates may supervise staff and participate in program development within WIC policies.