WIC Nutritionist

Synergy Health and Wellness, LLC; Bend (OR); Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Synergy Health and Wellness, LLC is seeking a part-time nutritionist for a virtual role, serving WIC programs in Oregon. The candidate must reside in Oregon and work 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional extra hours for coverage. The position emphasizes client education, MI-based counseling, and tailored WIC food packages.

The role includes group sessions on nutrition and breastfeeding, with administrative duties and record-keeping. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition or RD credential in good standing.
• Commitment to Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating.
• Experience with the Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC).

Responsibilities

• Participant care and education.
• Use motivational interviewing (MI) to support clients in a client-centered manner.
• Nutrition assessment, counseling and follow-up for participants at high nutritional risk.
• Tailor WIC food packages to participant needs.
• Facilitate nutrition and breastfeeding group sessions for participants.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

HAES & Intuitive Eating

Education

Master's in Nutrition or RD credential

Job description

This is a posting for a virtual position, but candidate must be located in Oregon.

Job Description

We serve as Nutritionists to WIC Programs throughout the state of Oregon, improving the nutrition of pregnant mothers, parents, infants, and children up to age 5.

Weekly Hours: Part-time M-F averaging 24 hours/wk. On occasion you may be asked to work more hours for vacation coverage.

Qualifications Required

• Masters degree in Nutrition OR Registered Dietitian Credential in Good Standing
• Belief in and adherence to Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating philosophies
• Experience with the Women, Infants, and Children program

Responsibilities

• Participant Care and Education
• Utilize motivational interviewing (MI) skills to support clients in a client-centered manner
• Nutrition assessment, counseling and follow-up care for participants at high nutritional risk, and other participants as needed
• Tailor WIC food packages to participant needs
• Facilitating nutrition and breastfeeding group sessions for participants

Administrative

• Utilize technology effectively and efficiently for scheduling, communications, and record keeping
• Maintains accurate records and completes documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in networking activities, social media and web campaigns, advertising, and promotion as needed
• Serve as training supervisor for local agency staff to ensure smooth onboarding and maintaining educational needs to stay in compliance with the state requirements
• Initial and ongoing review of medical documentation forms, maintenance of records
• Communication with other health care providers when needed

While we appreciate all applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer.