WIC Nutrition Educator – Region 4, Evangeline & St. Landry

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Louisiana Department of Health in Region 4–Evangeline & St. Landry Parishes is seeking a Health Educator to support the WIC program by delivering nutrition education and counseling to families and promoting healthy eating habits.

Based in a Parish Health Unit, the role includes conducting nutrition assessments, supporting breastfeeding initiatives, and coordinating with physicians and community resources. A degree in nutrition or related field is required for eligibility.

Qualifikationen

• WIC program knowledge and nutrition education delivery experience.
• Ability to assess nutritional needs and provide counseling.
• Public health education experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Interpret and apply WIC policies; stay current on updates and breastfeeding education.
• Conduct WIC certification and re-certification including nutrition assessments and anthropometric measurements.
• Provide individualized nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants and families; promote breastfeeding.
• Deliver walk-in WIC services and document services per requirements.
• Support clinic operations: scheduling, registering clients, answering inquiries, data entry, and clerical duties.
• Participate in trainings, travel to locations, and assist with disaster preparedness and continuity of WIC services.

Kenntnisse

WIC program knowledge

Nutrition education

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in nutrition, dietetics, human ecology, family and consumer science, health promotion, pre-medicine, or nursing

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, human ecology, family and consumer science, health promotion, pre-medicine, or nursing

Jobbeschreibung

Louisiana Department of Health in Region 4–Evangeline & St. Landry Parishes is seeking a Health Educator to support the WIC program by delivering nutrition education and counseling to families and promoting healthy eating habits.

Based in a Parish Health Unit, the role includes conducting nutrition assessments, supporting breastfeeding initiatives, and coordinating with physicians and community resources. A degree in nutrition or related field is required for eligibility.