WIC Nutritionist - Part-time

POSITION: WIC Nutritionist – Part-time

LOCATION: Evansville, Indiana

SALARY: $25.02/Hour

DEPARTMENT: Vanderburgh County Health Department – WIC 

SUPERVISOR: Director of the WIC Program 

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  • Complete MIS application, certification procedure, and documentation including height, weight, and hemoglobin.
  • Evaluate client’s nutritional status through dietary assessment and consultants and make recommendations in relation to nutritional needs, family income, cultural food patterns, home facilities, and modifications in diet.
  • Follow guidelines supported by a Participant Centered approach.
  • Create and tailor a food prescription using the MIS application that is appropriate to the client’s needs.
  • Document assessments, evaluations, counseling, and referrals on the MIS application.
  • Provide educational programs for clients in the form of classes or demonstrations and maintain related files and records.
  • Provides all pregnant and breastfeeding women with nutrition education opportunities that promote and support breastfeeding.
  • Work cooperatively with other staff and community agencies.

Must be one of the following:

  • Registered Dietitian
  • Bachelors or Master’s degree graduate which, through review of an official transcript from an accredited college, includes the study of nutrition. These degrees include but are not limited to:
    • Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutrition in Business, Nutrition, Fitness and Health Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences.
    • Public Health Nutrition, Community Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition.
    • Registered Nurse
  • Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.
  • Starting salary: $25.02/Hour
  • Vanderburgh County Health Department is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Vanderburgh County Health Department will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Vanderburgh County Health Department at 812-435-2400.