Nutrition Counselor

Maternal and Family Health Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nutrition Counselor to join our team in Wellsboro, PA. As a key member of our WIC program, you will play a vital role in empowering women, children, and families to lead healthier lives through education, support, and quality care.

• Collect and analyze data to determine client eligibility and perform screenings.
• Deliver and document nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, to ensure the delivery of WIC benefits and non-high-risk certifications.
• Provide referrals and follow-up support to participants, consulting with NEC, CPA, Breastfeeding Coordinator, or Designated Breastfeeding Expert as needed.
• Verify identification, residency, and income eligibility, and ask about voter registration status.
• Conduct thorough participant assessments and document WIC risk codes.
• Explain program purposes and procedures, provide food instruments, and schedule appointments as per guidelines.
• Perform and record hematological and anthropometric measurements.
• Monitor and promote nutrition education, breastfeeding, and outreach activities to support organizational and programmatic goals.
• Communicate appointment information with participants using Text Magic.
• Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Bachelor's or associate's degree in any field or college course(s) in nutrition or dietetics recommended.
• One year experience as a Program Assistant or Breastfeeding Peer Counselor; or one year of experience in a related field.
• Good verbal communication skills, ability to articulate clearly and speak complete sentences using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to perform operations with units involved in measuring and weighing.
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtraction, division, and reducing fractions.
• Exceptional customer service skills and client-centered service delivery.
• General understanding of medical office processes and social service delivery.