WIC - Nutrition Specialist na America's Community Council

Summary and Qualifications

Nutrition Specialist Job Summary:

The WIC Nutrition Specialist (NS) will provide services to caregivers, woman, infants and children. The Nutrition Specialist will provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to WIC clients. 

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor degree in nutrition sciences, dietary sciences or related health discipline and/or Dietary Technician or Registered Dietitian
• Preferred to have 1-year WIC experience
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from designated WIC locations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge to provide up-to-date and accurate nutrition education and breastfeeding support to clients.
• Complete nutrition assessments, determine eligibility of WIC clients and update MI WIC records
• Complete individual nutrition education with clients at necessary appointments 
• Provide culturally competent care to WIC clients
• Must comply with HIPAA guidelines when working with WIC clients 
• Assist the Customer Service Representatives in times of staff absence and keep up to date on the CSR roles
• Promote breastfeeding with clients and provide clients with breast pumps and document issuance in the MI-WIC system
• Perform anthropometric measurements and hemoglobin testing on adult and child clients 
• Perform lead testing on children and provide education to caregivers regarding lead poisoning
• Make appropriate client referrals to ancillary health care providers and social services and document in the MI-WIC system
• Schedule clients into our Infant Feeding Classes and Breastfeeding Clubs as appropriate
• Work with breastfeeding peer to provide pregnant moms breastfeeding education in clinic and via phone
• Work with breastfeeding peers to provide partial and exclusive breastfeeding moms ongoing breastfeeding support
• Complete quality assurance reports in a timely manner
• Participate in staff trainings, conferences and staff meetings
• Perform any other assigned duties or tasks as deemed necessary by the Supervisor

Perks & Benefits:

• Guaranteed full-time pay – competitive salaries
• Full medical, dental, vision health benefits with low costs and deductibles
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (20 days a year)
• 14 paid holidays plus your Birthday!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Bonus opportunities - employee referral