Mecklenburg County Government
WIC Nutritionist - Bilingual - Public Health
Mecklenburg County Government, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Nutritionist - Public Health
WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”
Salary Range:
$57,346.00 - $75,266.63/yr
This is an exempt (salary) position
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications method to compare to the market rate and requirements for the job
This role is on-site 5 days a week.
About Us At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public إضافة تركيشفن Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.
As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.
Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”
Position Summary WIC Nutritionist is responsible for conducting nutrition assessments, providing individual and family nutrition education, and developing personalized nutrition plans for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five participating in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This position ensures participants meet eligibility criteria and receive appropriate nutritional support according to federal, state, and local guidelines. Employees are responsible for providing individual and small group nutrition counseling for clients with uncomplicated or well‑managed health issues. Clients with complex nutrition and/or medical problems are referred to other health professionals or a higher level Nutritionist.
Essential Functions
Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to determine eligibility for the WIC program. This includes accurately documenting medical and dietary histories.
Collect and analyze anthropometrics and biochemical measurements.
Provide individualized nutrition counseling to WIC clients, addressing concerns related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant feeding, and child nutrition.
Create personalized nutrition care plans based on individual needs, including food package recommendations and specific dietary goals.
Work with other healthcare professionals and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care for WIC clients.
Maintain accurate and detailed client interactions by completing documentation in a timely manner.
Mid: Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assignedಮು duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
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Education
Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education–approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four‑year college or university; or a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four‑year college or university.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A
Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual – Spanish, strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Nutrition principles and practices
Food safety principles and practices
Medical Terminology and documentation
General knowledge of behavior change theory and learning theory
General knowledge of maternal and child nutrition, and lactation
Skills
Skill in conducting a nutrition education or community needs assessment
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WIC (Women, Infants & Children)
“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”
Salary Range:
$57,346.00 - $75,266.63/yr
This is an exempt (salary) position
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications method to compare to the market rate and requirements for the job
This role is on-site 5 days a week.
About Us At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public إضافة تركيشفن Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.
As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.
Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”
Position Summary WIC Nutritionist is responsible for conducting nutrition assessments, providing individual and family nutrition education, and developing personalized nutrition plans for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five participating in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This position ensures participants meet eligibility criteria and receive appropriate nutritional support according to federal, state, and local guidelines. Employees are responsible for providing individual and small group nutrition counseling for clients with uncomplicated or well‑managed health issues. Clients with complex nutrition and/or medical problems are referred to other health professionals or a higher level Nutritionist.
Essential Functions
Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to determine eligibility for the WIC program. This includes accurately documenting medical and dietary histories.
Collect and analyze anthropometrics and biochemical measurements.
Provide individualized nutrition counseling to WIC clients, addressing concerns related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, infant feeding, and child nutrition.
Create personalized nutrition care plans based on individual needs, including food package recommendations and specific dietary goals.
Work with other healthcare professionals and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care for WIC clients.
Maintain accurate and detailed client interactions by completing documentation in a timely manner.
Mid: Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assignedಮು duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
See education
Education
Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education–approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four‑year college or university; or a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four‑year college or university.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A
Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual – Spanish, strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Nutrition principles and practices
Food safety principles and practices
Medical Terminology and documentation
General knowledge of behavior change theory and learning theory
General knowledge of maternal and child nutrition, and lactation
Skills
Skill in conducting a nutrition education or community needs assessment
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