WIC Nutritionist I - Educate & Support Moms & Kids

Columbusco; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus County Health Department in North Carolina is seeking a Nutritionist I to serve in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This entry-level position provides professional nutrition services and education to participants.

Key duties include interviewing and assessing the nutritional status of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children, delivering nutrition counseling, certifying clients for WIC benefits, and documenting services in the EMR.

Qualifications

• ACEND-accredited program completion or equivalent.
• DTR certification with a bachelor’s degree or relevant nutrition degree.
• Experience or knowledge of WIC services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess nutritional status of pregnant/postpartum women, infants, and children.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants.
• Certify eligible clients for WIC benefits and document services in the EMR.
• Support WIC operations through accurate recordkeeping and client communication.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Client interviewing

Medical record documentation

WIC program knowledge

Education

ACEND-accredited program

DTR certification

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Columbus County Health Department in North Carolina is seeking a Nutritionist I to serve in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This entry-level position provides professional nutrition services and education to participants.

Key duties include interviewing and assessing the nutritional status of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children, delivering nutrition counseling, certifying clients for WIC benefits, and documenting services in the EMR.