WIC Degreed Nutritionist — Community Health Impact

THE RESOURCE CONNECTION OF AMADOR AND CALAVERAS COUNTIES INC; Sutter Creek (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Part-time schedule options (4 days/32h

Benefits package (medical/ dental/ 401

Paid holidays, PTO, EAP

401(k) and AFLAC after eligibility

Job summary

The Resource Connection invites you to join our team as a Degreed Nutritionist for the WIC program in Amador and Calaveras counties. This full-time role focuses on nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for pregnant women and young children, with a strong emphasis on breastfeeding education.

You will collaborate with WIC Nutrition Assistants and a diverse team to promote community health through nutrition education and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or a closely related field.
• Minimum competencies as specified by the California State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC.
• One-year experience in a community health care services setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nutrition Education and Training: Engage with individuals or groups using the Participant Centered Education (PCE) approach. Support the Breastfeeding Coordinator in planning and conducting nutrition education and breastfeeding contacts.
• Special Projects and Outreach: Contribute to special projects, such as production of nutrition education materials, and participate in WIC-related consortia or task forces. Participate in WIC Outreach activities.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

WIC program knowledge

Community health outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Job description

The Resource Connection invites you to join our team as a Degreed Nutritionist for the WIC program in Amador and Calaveras counties. This full-time role focuses on nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for pregnant women and young children, with a strong emphasis on breastfeeding education.

You will collaborate with WIC Nutrition Assistants and a diverse team to promote community health through nutrition education and outreach initiatives.