Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
If you are looking for a rewarding role in public health, then this opportunity may be for you. The WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program is the third largest supplemental nutrition program in the U.S. and it provides funding for food, health care services, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5. In 2020 the WIC program served about 6.2 million participants per month, including almost half of all infants born in the U.S. The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for administering the WIC program, submitting required reports, evaluating and assigning risk criteria to clients, conducting 1-on-1 counseling, issuing food packages, and referring individuals to health care services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide nutrition education
Evaluates and assign specific nutritional risk criteria
Maintain program planning and monitoring participant charts
SKILLS
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Work well within a team environment
Be a self-starter
Ability to deal effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Basic technological proficiency
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS
B.S. degree in Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university (Required)
Registered Dietitian (Required)
Licensed in the state of AL (Required)
EXPERIENCE
Nutrition: 2 years (Preferred)
WIC: 1 year (Preferred)
LANGUAGE
Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: One location (on-site)
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: DOE
Interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter to: alicia.rodrigo-miller@hservinc.org