WIC Degreed Nutritionist

The Lundquist Institute; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is seeking a Nutrition Education Specialist to deliver WIC program nutrition and breastfeeding support to diverse families in the South Los Angeles area.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, documenting care plans, and collaborating with clinicians to address health needs. Flexibility in hours is required, and basic Spanish skills are preferred to serve Spanish-speaking participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required with an in-depth knowledge of maternal and child health and nutrition.
• Responsible for conducting nutrition and health education activities for WIC Program participants.
• Conduct nutritional and breastfeeding/chestfeeding risk assessments for both low-risk and high-risk WIC Program participants.
• Must be willing to learn basic conversational Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition education and breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for WIC participants.
• Documents care plans and assessment data in the WIC WISE system.
• Reinforces Medical Nutrition therapy when available by health care providers.
• Collaborates with physicians and lactation consultants to address participants' health needs.
• Conducts presentations to WIC staff on nutrition topics.
• Is responsible for other tasks to support WIC Program operations.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Maternal & child health

Spanish (basic)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

About Us

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (TLI) is Los Angeles County's preeminent independent, not-for-profit biomedical research hub, excelling in transforming scientific breakthroughs into practical therapies. With a $90 million annual budget, TLI is home to over 150 investigators and 500 staff, advancing 600 projects in areas such as Infection and Immunity, Cancer, and Women's Health. Founded in 1952, the Institute continues to train physician-scientists and manage healthcare programs for 60,000 underserved families throughout South Los Angeles.

About Us

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (TLI) is Los Angeles County's preeminent independent, not-for-profit biomedical research hub, excelling in transforming scientific breakthroughs into practical therapies. With a $90 million annual budget, TLI is home to over 150 investigators and 500 staff, advancing 600 projects in areas such as Infection and Immunity, Cancer, and Women's Health. Founded in 1952, the Institute continues to train physician-scientists and manage healthcare programs for 60,000 underserved families throughout South Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutritional and breastfeeding/chestfeeding risk assessment and follow-up.
• Conducts individual and group nutrition education and breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for low-risk and high-risk participants in the WIC Program utilizing motivational interviewing and other participant-centered education techniques as appropriate.
• Documents care plans, assessment data, follow up notes, and referrals in the Women, Infant, and Children Web Information System Exchange (WIC WISE) database.
• Reinforces Medical Nutrition therapy when made available by health care providers.
• Collaborates with physicians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to address participants' special healthcare needs, breastfeeding concerns, and therapeutic formula prescriptions.
• Conducts presentations to WIC staff on a variety of nutrition and health topics.
• Is responsible for other tasks assigned to support WIC Program operations.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required with an in-depth knowledge of maternal and child health and nutrition.
• Responsible for conducting nutrition and health education activities for WIC Program participants.
• Conduct nutritional and breastfeeding/chestfeeding risk assessments for both low-risk and high-risk WIC Program participants.
• Must be willing to learn basic conversational Spanish.

Position requires a background check and health clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free Workplace