Nutritionist en Catawba County Government, NC

About the Department

Catawba County Public Health is recruiting a compassionate, detail-oriented Nutritionist to support the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. This position plays a vital role in improving community health by providing comprehensive nutrition services to women, infants, and children up to age 5.

Join a team that values collaboration, prevention-focused care, and equity in health outcomes!

Position Duties

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and counseling for WIC clients – including prenatal, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants, and young children
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide education on nutrition and breastfeeding topics; identify nutrition risk factors and assign risk codes
• Consult and coordinate care with physicians, lactation consultants, and other health professionals
• Process and document WIC formula prescriptions and manage metabolic formula orders and inventory
• Participate in outreach efforts at schools, health fairs, and farmers’ markets
• Issue WIC benefits, schedule appointments, and provide coverage for general clinic tasks as needed
• Attend relevant staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; OR
• Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition, and 2 years of nutrition experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in any field, plus Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) credential with the Commission on Dietetics Registration, and 2 years of nutrition experience; OR
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics, and 2 years of nutrition experience; OR
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration

Other Qualifications

• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• High level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the capability to work with diverse individuals and groups 
• Team player

• This is considered light to medium work; lifting up to 35 pounds

Preferences:

• Applicants who are bilingual in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply