Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago

Hammond, Indiana, United States Northwest Indiana Community Action Full time
Position Overview

Salary: $26.99/Hour

ORGANIZATION:

Northwest Indiana Community Action is dedicated to empowering individuals facing financial challenges by providing essential resources and support. Our mission is to serve residents across various counties, ensuring they have access to necessary services and opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Act as a WIC Dietitian, focusing on outreach and participant recruitment for the WIC program.
  • Support the WIC Clinical Assistant in managing client check-ins, scheduling appointments, and maintaining an accurate client database to enhance service delivery.
  • Conduct health assessments for all participants and accurately evaluate nutritional risks.
  • Deliver personalized nutrition counseling and referral services tailored to WIC participants' needs.
  • Promote breastfeeding among WIC participants by facilitating educational classes and supporting breastfeeding initiation and duration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a qualified Registered Dietitian.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a focus on Nutrition, including a minimum of 9 credit hours in nutrition courses.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to work independently with a service-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail.
  • Commitment to collaboration with diverse groups, including staff, volunteers, program participants, and community supporters.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

  • 401K Plan
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Leave
  • 14 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Benefits

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