WIC Nutritionist & Breastfeeding Support

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Health Department is seeking a WIC Qualified Nutritionist to assess, educate, and counsel pregnant and breastfeeding clients, and identify needs for follow-up with the INWIC MIS. You will tailor nutrition education to individual living conditions and dietary needs while supporting breastfeeding as the norm in the clinic.

The role requires excellent communication, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to WIC program policies; occasional travel between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s in a health-related field with nutrition study.
• Access to reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition and breastfeeding assessments and counseling.
• Develop relationships with staff and community partners.
• Lead breastfeeding education within the clinic.
• Document required information in INWIC MIS.
• Schedule appointments using INWIC MIS.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend in-service education and staff meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Client counseling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation in MIS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in health-related field

Tools

INWIC MIS

Job description

Marion County Public Health Department is seeking a WIC Qualified Nutritionist to assess, educate, and counsel pregnant and breastfeeding clients, and identify needs for follow-up with the INWIC MIS. You will tailor nutrition education to individual living conditions and dietary needs while supporting breastfeeding as the norm in the clinic.

The role requires excellent communication, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to WIC program policies; occasional travel between