WIC Dietitian & Community Nutrition Educator

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plans

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, seeks a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for the WIC program to provide nutritional care, case management, and coordination with medical providers for nutritionally high-risk clients in a rural, tribal health setting.

The role includes traveling to surrounding villages to certify participants, completing ENPR forms, mentoring CPAs and staff, and delivering outreach through community classes and presentations to improve program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Alaska licensure required to practice as a dietitian or nutritionist.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling, and high-risk participants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care, case management, and care coordination with medical providers for WIC clients.
• Complete Enteral Nutrition Prescription Request (ENPR) forms.
• Travel to surrounding villages to provide care and WIC certification.
• Collaborate with CPAs and WIC staff to deliver timely certification.
• Engage in program improvement, outreach, and community education.

Skills

Public health nutrition

Counseling and education

WIC program experience

Computer skills

Education

State of Alaska Dietitian/Nutritionist licensure

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, seeks a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for the WIC program to provide nutritional care, case management, and coordination with medical providers for nutritionally high-risk clients in a rural, tribal health setting.

The role includes traveling to surrounding villages to certify participants, completing ENPR forms, mentoring CPAs and staff, and delivering outreach through community classes and presentations to improve program outcomes.