WIC Nutritionist & Breastfeeding Support Advocate

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health's WIC Program in Santa Fe is seeking a qualified nutrition professional to determine eligibility for nutritionally at-risk clients and to prescribe food packages. You will provide one-on-one and group nutrition education, including breastfeeding support, to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children.

Responsibilities include documenting all nutrition services, coordinating referrals, and ensuring client confidentiality while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 6 years total education/experience may substitute for the required degree and experience.

Responsibilities

• Screen applicants to determine eligibility (income, residency, nutritional risk).
• Prescribe food packages and provide one-on-one and group nutrition education, including breastfeeding support.
• Document services, referrals, and follow-up; maintain confidentiality and client records.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social, community, health, education, or nutritional field

Tools

New Mexico WIC Data System (Automated Data System)

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Health's WIC Program in Santa Fe is seeking a qualified nutrition professional to determine eligibility for nutritionally at-risk clients and to prescribe food packages. You will provide one-on-one and group nutrition education, including breastfeeding support, to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children.

Responsibilities include documenting all nutrition services, coordinating referrals, and ensuring client confidentiality while