WIC Registered Dietitian

Jefferson County; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

Great Coworkers

Flexibility

Advancement & Opportunity

Family Feel

Job summary

Jefferson County Health Department is hiring a WIC Registered Dietitian to support the WIC and Head Start programs. This nutrition expert role emphasizes counseling, coordination across teams, and a 32-hour work week with set hours.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field, RDN, Wisconsin CD, and completion of the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum within 12 months; a valid driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' National Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registration eligible with passing exam within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Dietitian (CD) by State of Wisconsin.
• Must complete WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum training, Levels 1-4, within first 12 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate participants' health and diet. Determine risk factors, educate participants, counsel for behavior change, prescribe appropriate food packages, and perform anthropometrics and blood work.
• Determine participants' income, residency, and nutrition risk for program eligibility; Refer WIC participants to local providers and physicians.
• Function as nutrition expert for WIC and Head Start staff and act as Breastfeeding Coordinator/WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) with supervision of Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and attendance at the Jefferson County Breastfeeding Coalition
• Provide education and training for participants, staff, nursing, and dietetics students.
• Variety of other tasks and more information provided on the posted job description.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Certified Dietitian (CD) by State of Wisconsin

WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum training 1-4

Valid Driver's License

Job description

ABOUT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERON COUNTY

Jefferson County Health Department offers the pregnant Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children. The program provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referral to other health and nutrition services, as well as promotes and supports breastfeeding by having Breastfeeding Peer Support Counselors available to eligible participants.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Health Department is currently hiring a WIC Registered Dietitian to serve as a nutrition expert primarily for the WIC and Head Start programs. Assistance could also be needed in other Jefferson County Health programs. Join our supportive, dedicated team today! The position offers a 32-hour work week, with hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Thursdays off.

PART-TIME (32 Hours/Week) - Benefits-Eligible

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and evaluate participants' health and diet. Determine risk factors, educate participants, counsel for behavior change, prescribe appropriate food packages, and perform anthropometrics and blood work.
• Determine participants' income, residency, and nutrition risk for program eligibility; Refer WIC participants to local providers and physicians.
• Function as nutrition expert for WIC and Head Start staff and act as Breastfeeding Coordinator/WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) with supervision of Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and attendance at the Jefferson County Breastfeeding Coalition
• Provide education and training for participants, staff, nursing, and dietetics students.
• Variety of other tasks and more information provided on the posted job description.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' National Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registration eligible with passing exam within 3 months of hire
• Certified Dietitian (CD) by State of Wisconsin
• Must complete WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum training, Levels 1-4, within first 12 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field with one to two years' experience
• IBCLC Credential - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
• 1+ years of work experience with the WIC program, public health, maternal and child health, and lactation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Wage & Benefits

The starting hourly wage range is $33.74 - $36.61 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

2026 Gold Certified Family Friendly Workplace

Employees at Jefferson County Value

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• Great Coworkers
• Flexibility
• Advancement & Opportunity
• Family Feel