WIC Nutritionist - Full-Time, Community Health Impact

Community-and-Economic-Development-Association-of-Cook-County; Lyons Township (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

CEDA is seeking a Nutritionist to join the Women Infants & Children department in Countryside, IL. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on client certification, nutrition counseling, and education across multiple sites including Harvey, Blue Island, and Chicago Heights.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition and eligibility per Illinois DHS; one year of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition or equivalent.
• Must meet Illinois Department of Human Services educational requirements for a Nutritionist.
• At least 1 year of related experience is preferred, especially in healthcare, nonprofit, or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client certification processes including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation, and follow-up.
• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling to eligible participants; support high-risk clients per assessment.
• Maintain complete IWIC records and document educational contacts per agency standards.
• Schedule and conduct group and individual nutrition education sessions.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

SharePoint

Internet

Job description

CEDA is seeking a Nutritionist to join the Women Infants & Children department in Countryside, IL. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on client certification, nutrition counseling, and education across multiple sites including Harvey, Blue Island, and Chicago Heights.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition and eligibility per Illinois DHS; one year of related experience is preferred.