WIC Nutrition Specialist

Eatrightmich; Ludington (MI); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family culture

Paid holidays

PDO (Paid Days Off)

Personal days

Dental

Vision

MERS retirement plan

Professional development

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Eatrightmich in Mason County, Michigan, is seeking a part-time Nutrition Specialist to join the Women, Infants and Children team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or a related field, be a licensed RN in Michigan, and have about one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, education, breastfeeding support, and EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field as specified.
• About 1 year of related community health nutrition experience.
• RN license by Michigan Board of Nursing.
• Ability to navigate databases and EHR; proficient in MS 365.

Responsibilities

• Complete health and nutrition screening and assessment for WIC participants.
• Provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to clients and families.
• Evaluate, approve, assign and document special formulas for qualifying conditions.
• Provide CCS education using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Record height, weight, head circumference and lab data for risk assessment.
• Document client information in State WIC and agency EHR.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication

Critical thinking

Independent work

RN license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics/Nursing/Home Economics (nutrition emphasis)

Tools

Microsoft 365

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 Mason 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 multi-disciplinary 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.
• 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.
• Registered Nurse: must be licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice.
• 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 September 25, 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.

Our values:

• Integrity
• Service Oriented
• Health Equity
• Communication
• Community Engagement

What we offer:

• Family-first company culture
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
• Personal Days
• Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from
• Dental and Vision
• MERS Retirement Plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave