Nutrition Specialist

1 week ago


Blue Island, Illinois, United States Community and Economic Development Assoc Full time
WIC Nutritionist Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a strong background in nutrition and a desire to help others? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced WIC Nutritionist to join our team at the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County.

Job Summary:

The WIC Nutritionist will be responsible for providing nutrition and breastfeeding assessment and counseling to WIC clients, ensuring that the assigned site operates efficiently and effectively, and that all activities are in compliance with DHS and agency policy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide nutrition counseling and breastfeeding counseling to eligible participants at certification and individual follow-up visits.
  • Coordinate with the WIC Advocate to complete all stages of the client certification process, including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation, and follow-up.
  • Maintain legible and complete client IWIC records, documenting all client educational contacts and pertinent information according to agency standards.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and conduct group and individual nutrition education sessions.
  • Maintain integrity of EBT card inventory, security, issuance, and reconciliation.
  • Accurately complete procedures to provide medically prescribed formulas.
  • Obtain client anthropometric measurements as necessary, utilizing length/height boards, scales, head circumference tapes, and non-invasive hemoglobin monitors.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition or equivalent (Home Economist).
  • Must meet Illinois Department of Human Services educational requirements for Nutritionist.
  • Minimum of 1 year of related experience is a plus.
  • Must complete breastfeeding education training during first year of employment (upon successful completion of training, Nutritionist earns title of Breastfeeding Support Counselor).
  • Experience working with various socioeconomic populations is a plus.
  • Experience in a nonprofit, social service organization, or a Community-Based Organization (CBO) is a plus.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, Internet, is preferred.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, and other benefit options.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.



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