WIC Nutrition Educator: Educate, Support & Connect Families

Ramsey County; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramsey County's St. Paul–Ramsey County Public Health invites applications for a WIC Nutrition Educator.

You will assess WIC eligibility, provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support, connect families to community services, and make referrals to medical providers as needed. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, promoting WIC benefits, and participating in program trainings.

Qualifications

• Assess WIC eligibility through comprehensive client assessment.
• Provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
• Coordinate referrals to health and community services.
• Maintain documentation and participate in training.
• Educate participants on WIC benefits and policies.

Responsibilities

• Determine program eligibility by comprehensive assessment of client/family.
• Perform anthropometric screening and health/dietary assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate referrals to health care and community resources.
• Educate and counsel clients to address nutritional needs via motivational interviewing.

Skills

Nutrition education

Breastfeeding support

Client assessment

Referrals

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Dietetic Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Health Sciences (substitution)

Dietetic Technician registration

Job description

Ramsey County's St. Paul–Ramsey County Public Health invites applications for a WIC Nutrition Educator.

You will assess WIC eligibility, provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support, connect families to community services, and make referrals to medical providers as needed. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, promoting WIC benefits, and participating in program trainings.