WIC Dietitian & Nutrition Education Specialist

David-Raines-Community-Health-Center; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Extended leave days

Discounted services

Loan repayment options

Continuing education days

Job summary

David Raines Community Health Centers is seeking a licensed Dietitian to support the WIC program in Shreveport, LA. The role focuses on nutrition education and counseling for patients and high-risk individuals, with responsibility for program quality and liaison duties.

The Dietitian will provide counseling in clinics, certify patients, train staff, and collaborate with breastfeeding coordinators. Availability for after-hours and weekend coverage may be required by management.

Qualifications

• Must have Louisiana Dietetics and Nutrition License.
• Must have at least two (2) years of professional experience.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
• Must be available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient counseling during selected regular clinics and to all high-risk patients by referral.
• Certifies and recertifies eligible patients.
• Provides in-service training to WIC staff members.
• Recommends suspension or removal of patients from the program due to violations.
• Provides nutrition education lessons and ongoing training to expand or renew nutrition education topics.
• Responsible for ensuring that the counseling of the patients is of sufficient quality and quantity and meets the needs of the patient.
• Serves as a liaison between the DRCHC and regional office.
• Serves as support/resource person to staff concerning nutrition and breastfeeding.
• Collaborates with local breastfeeding coordinators in the development and oversight of the local breastfeeding initiative.

Skills

Direct patient counseling

Nutrition education

Liaison

Breastfeeding support

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana Dietetics and Nutrition License

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

David Raines Community Health Centers is seeking a licensed Dietitian to support the WIC program in Shreveport, LA. The role focuses on nutrition education and counseling for patients and high-risk individuals, with responsibility for program quality and liaison duties.

The Dietitian will provide counseling in clinics, certify patients, train staff, and collaborate with breastfeeding coordinators. Availability for after-hours and weekend coverage may be required by management.