WIC Nutrition Program Lead & Supervisor

State of Louisiana; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health seeks a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for the WIC program to lead clinical nutrition services and support high-risk participants. You will supervise staff, ensure policy compliance, and advance maternal and child health outcomes.

Requirements include a permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license and at least three years of licensed experience in public health nutrition or clinical dietetics.

Qualifications

• Possession of a permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license.
• Three years of licensed experience in public health nutrition or dietetics in a clinical setting.
• Official job specifications can be found through the State Civil Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory oversight and guidance to Public Health Nutritionists, Health Educators, Nutrition Educators, and contract staff.
• Oversee clinical nutrition services for high-risk WIC participants, including certification and recertification.
• Conduct nutritional assessments to determine participants’ nutritional risk and individual needs.
• Counsel WIC participants on nutrition and prescribe appropriate food packages in accordance with program guidelines.
• Serve as the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for the WIC program, providing specialized nutrition services to high-risk participants.
• Interpret and implement state and federal WIC policies and procedures to ensure program compliance and effective service delivery.
• Manage staff performance and professional development while providing consultation on WIC policies, procedures, and nutrition services.

Education

Permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license

Three years of licensed experience in public health nutrition or dietetics in a clinical setting

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health seeks a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for the WIC program to lead clinical nutrition services and support high-risk participants. You will supervise staff, ensure policy compliance, and advance maternal and child health outcomes.

Requirements include a permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license and at least three years of licensed experience in public health nutrition or clinical dietetics.