Nutrition Educator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Nutrition Educator

Program: WIC

Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

The Nutrition Educator will support the nutrition assessment and education process by collecting health and dietary information, assessing growth, and providing nutrition/breastfeeding education and supplemental foods.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Nutrition Assessment Support

• Conducts nutrition interviews to gather dietary and health information
• Collects anthropometric and hematological measurements
• Apply analytical skills to assess growth and yields care to the Nutritionist for high-risk participants

Nutrition Education

• Provides nutrition education according to established care plans
• Guides participants to set realistic nutrition and physical activity goals
• Develops care plans for ongoing support and yields to the Nutritionist for high-risk education and counseling

Supplemental Food Packages

• Creates food packages based on nutritional needs and family/cultural preferences
• Determines infant formula packages for optimal growth and development, consulting with the Nutritionist or Feeding Specialist as needed

Breastfeeding Promotion and Support

• Promotes benefits of breastfeeding and provides education to address barriers
• Offers support to resolve lactation challenges

Outreach and Referrals

• Provides referrals to community resources
• Assist participants with locating medical and dental providers
• Participates in community nutrition education and outreach events

*Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree or certificate in health/nutrition-related field preferred
• Minimum of six months WIC and/or other health/nutrition experience required

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We value our team by uniting our employees with our mission. We offer a strong purpose with compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:

• Sign-on Bonus, only available for external candidates
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.