WIC Nutritionist

Taney County Partnership; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Taney County Health Department in Branson, Missouri is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist (40 hours/week) to join the WIC Program. You will provide nutrition and breastfeeding education, assess needs and eligibility, and maintain participant records while supporting the agency’s mission and values.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics, or a related field with 15+ semester hours in food and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics, or closely related field with at least fifteen (15) semester hours in food and nutrition.
• WIC experience preferred but not required.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition and breastfeeding education to WIC participants.
• Assesses nutritional needs and certification eligibility.
• Determines income eligibility and maintains participant records.
• Assists with grant activities and delivers exceptional customer service.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics, or closely related field

Job description

Description

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is a progressive Local Public Health Department serving the communities of Branson and Forsyth, Missouri. We are committed to improving the health of our community while fostering a workplace built on communication, transparency, collaboration, innovation, professional development, trust, and fun.

Description

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is a progressive Local Public Health Department serving the communities of Branson and Forsyth, Missouri. We are committed to improving the health of our community while fostering a workplace built on communication, transparency, collaboration, innovation, professional development, trust, and fun.

TCHD is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt WIC Nutritionist to join our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The WIC Nutritionist provides nutrition and breastfeeding education to WIC participants, assesses nutritional needs and certification eligibility, determines income eligibility, maintains participant records, assists with grant activities, and delivers exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, enjoys working with families, and is committed to providing outstanding service while supporting TCHD’s mission and values.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics, or a closely related field that includes at least fifteen (15) semester hours in food and nutrition, including diet therapy and community nutrition. Previous WIC experience and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification are preferred but not required. Benefits include sick, vacation, holiday pay, health insurance and retirement plan.

TCHD provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation (80 hours), holidays (9 Holiday and 3 Floating Holidays), and sick time (96 hours); LAGERS Retirement system (currently contributing 19.5 %) and 100% Paid Health Insurance for the employee.

Full Position Description

Deadline Date: Open until filled

The Taney County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to age, color, race, sex, religion, national origin or disability as prescribed by federal and state laws.

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