WIC Degreed Nutritionist: Counseling & Education

San Diego State University Research Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University Research Foundation seeks a Degreed Nutritionist for its WIC Mira Mesa site to determine eligibility, provide nutrition education, and counsel participants. The role supports breastfeeding mothers and develops care plans under the direction of a Registered Dietitian.

Location is on-site at 10737 Camino Ruiz #135, San Diego, CA 92126; travel across San Diego County may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or related field.
• Verification statements confirming eligibility to take the RD exam.
• Didactic Program in Dietetics coursework as approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Credential coursework must include Basic Human Nutrition, Maternal/Infant Nutrition, Diet Therapy, Community Nutrition, Food Preparation, Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants and develop care plans.
• Determine eligibility and issue WIC food benefits to participants.
• Counsel breastfeeding mothers and high-nutrition-risk participants.
• Participate in staff meetings and program planning; assist quality assurance measures.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

WIC program knowledge

Breastfeeding knowledge

Health promotion knowledge

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Internet applications

Adult learning theory

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Multi-cultural interaction

Travel within San Diego County

Work rules adherence

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Organization & deadlines

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in nutrition/dietetics/public health

Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification

RD exam eligibility verification

Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet applications

Job description

San Diego State University Research Foundation seeks a Degreed Nutritionist for its WIC Mira Mesa site to determine eligibility, provide nutrition education, and counsel participants. The role supports breastfeeding mothers and develops care plans under the direction of a Registered Dietitian.

Location is on-site at 10737 Camino Ruiz #135, San Diego, CA 92126; travel across San Diego County may be required.