WIC Nutritionist: Counseling & Benefits Specialist

MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center in Arizona seeks a WIC Nutritionist to screen, certify, and provide nutrition assessments and counseling per federal guidelines. You will tailor food packages, document services, and educate participants on program rules and eWIC usage.

The role requires a nutrition degree or DTR certification, a valid driver's license, and experience in WIC or related fields. Proficiency with HANDS is expected, with regular attendance and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field, or Associate degree with DTR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding support to WIC participants and share resources.
• Maintain documentation of nutrition services per WIC Manual.
• Tailor food packages to nutritional risk and cultural preferences; issue food benefits.
• Educate participants on program rules, WIC foods, eWIC, and benefit use.
• Proficient user of HANDS data system.
• Document Nutrition Discussion notes after each service.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Documentation

Breastfeeding support

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

DTR certification (Dietetics Technician Registered)

Tools

HANDS

Job description

Mountain Park Health Center in Arizona seeks a WIC Nutritionist to screen, certify, and provide nutrition assessments and counseling per federal guidelines. You will tailor food packages, document services, and educate participants on program rules and eWIC usage.

The role requires a nutrition degree or DTR certification, a valid driver's license, and experience in WIC or related fields. Proficiency with HANDS is expected, with regular attendance and reliable performance.