WIC Nutritionist & Breastfeeding Support Specialist

PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a WIC Nutritionist to perform nutrition assessments, assign risk factors, and provide education in line with state WIC policies. The role requires completion of State approved training within the designated time.

The position involves coordinating nutrition and breastfeeding services, delivering education, counseling high‑risk participants, and maintaining accurate documentation across the WIC program. State approved training is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in public health nutrition, dietetics, nutrition, foods, or related field with coursework in nutrition and diet therapy.
• State approved training is required.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nutrition and breastfeeding services for participants.
• Provide breastfeeding education and support to all participants.
• Deliver participant-centered nutrition education and counseling; document the nutrition education contact and care plans.
• Participate in studies and surveys as needed.
• Ensure all required contact, certification and recertification procedures are completed.

Skills

Nutrition education

Breastfeeding support

Counseling skills

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Public Health Nutrition

Master's in Public Health Nutrition

Job description

PEOPLE'S HEALTH CENTERS in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks a WIC Nutritionist to perform nutrition assessments, assign risk factors, and provide education in line with state WIC policies. The role requires completion of State approved training within the designated time.

The position involves coordinating nutrition and breastfeeding services, delivering education, counseling high‑risk participants, and maintaining accurate documentation across the WIC program. State approved training is required.