WIC Nutrition Specialist

Eatrightmich

Cadillac (MI)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly culture

Paid holidays

Personal days

Health insurance options

Dental and vision

MERS retirement plan

Professional development

Disability & life insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

District Health Department #10 is seeking a part-time Nutrition Specialist to join the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) team based in the Wexford County Office. The role focuses on nutrition screening, education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for clients and families.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (or be a licensed Registered Nurse in Michigan), have experience with nutrition assessment and use of electronic health records, and be prepared to travel as

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or RN license in Michigan.
Experience with nutrition assessment, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
Proficient with EHRs and Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

Complete nutrition screening and assessment for women, infants and children.
Provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals.
Document all client information in the State WIC and agency EHR.
Use motivational interviewing to support CCS education.
Record measurements and lab data for nutrition risk assessment.

Skills

Nutrition theory

Public health

EHR systems

MS 365

Communication

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

RN licensed in Michigan

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Databases

Job description

Seeking a part-time organized, detailed oriented, pragmatic, and collaborative Nutrition Specialist to join the Women, Infant and Children team based in our Wexford County Office

General Responsibilities

Under general direction, completes health and nutrition screening and assessment for women, infants and children.
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals for clients and families, serving as an integral part of multidisciplinary maternal-child health and public health teams.
Evaluates, approves, assigns and documents special formulas for qualifying medical conditions.
Provides client centered services (CCS) education applying motivational interviewing techniques.
Performs height, weight and head circumference measurements as well as hemoglobin and lead laboratory tests for medical and nutritional risk assessment.
Documents all client medical and nutritional and educational information in the State WIC and agency electronic health record.

Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge of theories and practices of professional body of knowledge in relevant field such as Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing, or Home Economics (with nutrition emphasis,) as acquired through completion of a Bachelor of Science degree OR Registered Nurse: must be licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice.
Knowledge of community health, and competence in nutrition and/or breastfeeding assessment, support, and education at a level normally acquired through one year related experience.
Ability to navigate and uses databases and electronic health record for assigned programs; and proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
Self-motivated and works independently with minimal supervision.
Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills in client care and clinic operations.
Communicates and works effectively with all levels of staff, clients and community partners.
Reliable transportation with valid Michigan driver’s license and certificate of insurance to travel to other locations for work, training, or meetings.

Position open until October 21, 2026

District Health Department #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

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