WIC Nutritionist: Community Health & Education Specialist

Master East Side Health District; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Master East Side Health District is seeking a WIC Nutritionist for the East St. Louis Clinic, IL. This full-time role focuses on nutrition assessment, counseling, and education for pregnant, lactating, and postpartum women, infants, and young children at low risk.

Under the WIC Coordinator, you will collect body measurements, enroll clients, coordinate referrals, document data, and prepare reports. Travel to district facilities and outreach activities is required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition required.
• Experience with pregnant women and families with young children preferred.
• Must obtain Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) within 1 year of employment.
• Knowledge of general principles of public health.
• Ability to teach diverse groups effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessment and counseling under WIC Coordinator.
• Collect anthropometric data, enroll clients, and schedule referrals; document data and compile reports.
• Maintain client records (electronic and hard copy) and coordinate care with other health professionals.
• Travel locally and occasionally out-of-town for meetings and outreach activities.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Public health

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Master East Side Health District is seeking a WIC Nutritionist for the East St. Louis Clinic, IL. This full-time role focuses on nutrition assessment, counseling, and education for pregnant, lactating, and postpartum women, infants, and young children at low risk.

Under the WIC Coordinator, you will collect body measurements, enroll clients, coordinate referrals, document data, and prepare reports. Travel to district facilities and outreach activities is required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.