WIC Program Coordinator & Nutrition Education Lead

Minnesota Merit System; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid Single Medical Health Plan

Supplemental Insurances

Health Savings Account (HSA) or VEBA

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

16 days vacation (first year)

13 days sick leave

11.5 paid holidays

PERA retirement plan with employer-mh

COLA increases

Job summary

Watonwan County Human Services is seeking a WIC Coordinator to manage the local WIC program, assess nutritional needs, and provide nutrition and breastfeeding education. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and training staff.

The role may be filled at Nutrition Coordinator, Public Health Nurse, or Registered Nurse level based on qualifications; full-time with standard weekday schedule and benefits are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major in food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field, or current licensure as a registered nurse.
• Certification as a Public Health Nurse in Minnesota and current licensure as an RN in Minnesota.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Determine initial and ongoing eligibility for health program areas per policies.
• Provide high-risk counseling and follow-up to participants.
• Gathers health statistics as required by program criteria.
• Assess diet and medical history relevant to nutritional status.
• Provide health and nutrition education and counseling to participants.

Skills

Nutrition education

Public health nursing

Counseling

Program administration

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition

RN licensure

Public Health Nurse Certification

Job description

Watonwan County Human Services is seeking a WIC Coordinator to manage the local WIC program, assess nutritional needs, and provide nutrition and breastfeeding education. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and training staff.

The role may be filled at Nutrition Coordinator, Public Health Nurse, or Registered Nurse level based on qualifications; full-time with standard weekday schedule and benefits are highlighted in the posting.