WIC Qualified Nutritionist

North Country Family Health Center; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health/dental/vision

Agency funded voluntary life insurance

403b available upon hire

Generous vacation and sick time

Job summary

A community health organization in Watertown seeks a WIC Qualified Nutritionist to enhance nutritional services in the WIC Program. This role involves assessing WIC eligibility, personalizing nutrition education, and tailoring care plans. Candidates should have a degree in Nutrition and preferably be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN). Benefits include health insurance and generous vacation time. Evening and Saturday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in providing nutrition education.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of improving nutritional services in the WIC Program.
• Assess WIC eligibility and personalize nutrition education.
• Develop high risk care plans, referrals, and tailor food packages.

Skills

Flexibility in work hours

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelors or Masters, or PhD in Nutrition

Job description

Description

The WIC Qualified Nutritionist for the WIC Program is a professional who supports the mission, goals and objectives of the North Country Family Health Center, Inc. by improving nutritional services in the WIC Program. This staff will follow standards for the assessment process used to determine WIC eligibility and personalize nutrition education, high risk care plans, referrals, and food package tailoring.

Requirements

• Preferred: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN), or
• Bachelors or Masters, or PhD in Nutrition from an accredited college or university
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel among Jefferson and Lewis Counties, and for trainings
• Flexibility in work hours which includes working evenings and Saturdays

Benefits

Group health/dental/vision, agency funded voluntary life insurance, 403b available upon hire, and Generous Vacation and Sick Time (start accrual immediately upon hire!)

• NoCo is an equal opportunity employer