WIC Nutrionist

Are you a Registered Dietitian who enjoys helping others? If so, Monroe County’s Health Department might have the job for you! We are hiring for a 30 hrs. /wk. WIC Nutritionist. Successful candidates will be a state of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian and Registered Dietitian, or registration eligible upon hire and pass the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ registration examination within 6 months of hire; or current Wisconsin WIC nutritionist hired prior to 07/31/96. A valid driver’s license is required for this role with available transportation and liability insurance. A minimum of one-year experience in a community-based nutrition program, or equivalent combination of education and experiences from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
The WIC Nutritionist assesses the nutritional status of WIC applicants, provides nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and needed follow-up, selects food packages, makes referrals, participates in team conferences, and documents all care. This position develops, plans, conducts or delegates, and evaluates secondary education services. This position also conducts nutrition high-risk counseling and develops and implements tracking systems for high-risk participants and is a Fit Families Program Coach for WIC families with children 2-4 years of age.
Starting salary for this position is $28.20/hr. Monroe County offers an excellent benefit package to include health, dental, term life, WRS, and more.
A Monroe County application is required. Applications are available on our website: http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/personnel/current-job-openings or can be obtained at the Personnel Department located at 124 N. Court Street, Sparta. If you have further questions, please contact Personnel at 608-269-8719.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. AA/EOE

http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/personnel/current-job-openings

Deadline Note: open until filled