WIC Nutritionist: Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Support

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers is seeking a WIC Nutritionist to perform nutrition assessments, assign risk factors, and deliver education to participants in accordance with state WIC policies. Successful completion of State-approved training is required within designated timeframes.

The role includes coordinating nutrition and breastfeeding services, providing education and counseling for high-risk participants, and ensuring accurate documentation for certification and recertification

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition, dietetics, nutrition, foods, home economics, or closely related field with at least 15 semester hours in foods and nutrition.
A master’s degree in public health nutrition, human nutrition, nutrition education, or dietetics with at least 15 graduate or undergraduate hours in foods and nutrition.

Responsibilities

Coordinate nutrition and breastfeeding services for participants.
Provide breastfeeding education and support to all participants.
Offer participant-centered nutrition education and counseling for high-risk participants and document the care plan.
Participate in studies and surveys related to nutrition programs.
Conduct required contacts, certification and recertification processes.
Document demographic information, anthropometrics, lab values, and nutrition assessments to certify participants.