WIC Nutrition Educator & Behavior Change Coach

Tennessee Department of Health; New Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nutrition Educator position at the Tennessee Department of Health supports the WIC program by assessing nutrition risks, counseling participants, and assigning food packages. The role requires a bachelor's degree with specific nutrition/education coursework, plus a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities include documenting information in electronic records, promoting behavior change, and coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9 quarter hours or 6 semester hours in human nutrition, 4 quarter hours or 3 semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and 4 quarter hours or 3 semester hours in education, psychology, or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Determines participant eligibility for the WIC program by assessing nutrition risk, analyzing anthropometric and hematological measurements, providing nutrition counseling, and assigning food packages.
• Interprets and explains nutrition data and risk to participants to promote behavior change and complies with program guidelines.
• Assists clients with readiness to change and supports client-centered goals to promote behavior change.
• Monitors progress on nutrition/breastfeeding goals during the certification period; provides breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources to provide referrals and resources to participants.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Service Orientation

Time Management

Writing

Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree (nutrition/education coursework)

Tools

Computer

Electronic Scale

Job description

The Nutrition Educator position at the Tennessee Department of Health supports the WIC program by assessing nutrition risks, counseling participants, and assigning food packages. The role requires a bachelor's degree with specific nutrition/education coursework, plus a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities include documenting information in electronic records, promoting behavior change, and coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure effective service delivery.