WIC Nutritionist

Community-and-Economic-Development-Association-of-Cook-County; Lyons Township (IL); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 37 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Generous PTO

Resumo da oferta

CEDA is seeking a Nutritionist to join the Women Infants & Children department in Countryside, IL. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on client certification, nutrition counseling, and education across multiple sites including Harvey, Blue Island, and Chicago Heights.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition and eligibility per Illinois DHS; one year of related experience is preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition or equivalent.
• Must meet Illinois Department of Human Services educational requirements for a Nutritionist.
• At least 1 year of related experience is preferred, especially in healthcare, nonprofit, or community settings.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate client certification processes including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation, and follow-up.
• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling to eligible participants; support high-risk clients per assessment.
• Maintain complete IWIC records and document educational contacts per agency standards.
• Schedule and conduct group and individual nutrition education sessions.

Conhecimentos

Nutrition counseling

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition

Ferramentas

MS Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

SharePoint

Internet

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Women, Infants & Children Full-Time Countryside, IL, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1598

Salary Range: $23.50 To $27.21 Hourly

Join CEDA as a WIC Nutritionist!

Type:Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary:$ 23.32-27.27 hourly

CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association) is a dynamic nonprofit on a mission to empower communities and fight poverty. We are looking for a Nutritionist to join our dynamic Women Infant and Children Department and ensure our programs maintain the highest quality standards for the communities that need us!

What You'll do:

• Coordinate with the WIC Advocate to complete all stages of the client certification process including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation and follow up.
• Provides nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding counseling when applicable, to all eligible participants at certification and individual follow up visits.
• Provides appropriate counseling and follow up to high risk/high priority clients as determined by WIC assessment and adheres to program standards of practice.
• Maintains legible and complete client IWIC records, documenting all client educational contacts and pertinent information according to agency standards.
• Schedules, coordinates and conducts group and individual nutrition education sessions.

Why Join Us?

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, generous PTO, and more!
• Professional Growth: Contribute to meaningful initiatives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Make an Impact:Your work directly supports the community through critical programs.

What We're Looking for:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition or equivalent (Home Economist). Must meet Illinois Department of Human Services educational requirements for a Nutritionist.
• Preferred: At least 1 year of related experience is a plus, especially in a healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based setting. Experience with various socioeconomic populations is preferred.
• Schedule: 8:00a – 4:30p; Monday-Friday; some Saturdays required (at minimum 1 Saturday per year); change of schedule based on program needs. This is a floating position b ased at Harvey with frequent floating to Blue Island, Harvey and Chicago Heights.
• Training: Must complete breastfeeding education training within the first year of employment; upon completion, you will earn the title of Breastfeeding Support Counselor.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, and Internet. Experience with client management systems is a plus.

CEDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. CEDA is a recipient of federal funding and complies with all applicable non-discrimination provisions, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable regulations. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.