Nutrition Specialist (Bolingbrook) – FHS/071
Will County Health Department and Community Health Center, Bolingbrook, IL, United States
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Division Director through immediate supervisors, plans, organizes, and evaluates the nutrition component of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Responsibilities
Conduct group education and health assessments.
Certify clients eligible for WIC.
Perform hemoglobin screenings.
Assess needs for health and social services.
Develop individual care plans in conjunction with clients.
Conduct periodic assessments, follow‑up, and referral activities.
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am‑4:30 pm. Wednesday hours 10:30 am‑6:30 pm. Must be flexible to work at satellite clinics and hours as assigned, including evenings.
Benefits Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, short/long‑term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, a defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), a deferred compensation plan, and vacation.
Minimum Qualifications
Credited Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition.
Requirements
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and minimum auto liability insurance.
Verification of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility.
Desired
Bilingual in Spanish.
Certified Lactation Counselor or Certified Lactation Specialist.
One year of nutrition counseling experience.
Contact Stacey J. Knack, M.B.A. Director of Human Resources Will County Health Department 501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433 Fax (815) 727-8526 Email: jgodfrey@willcountyhealth.org
Apply online or download the Adobe PDF application below, complete, and fax it to
(815) 727-8526
or email to
jgodfrey@willcountyhealth.org . Include your resume with the job application.
APPLY BY: 3/28 4:30 pm DATE POSTED: 3/19/26 – FHS/071
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Responsibilities
Conduct group education and health assessments.
Certify clients eligible for WIC.
Perform hemoglobin screenings.
Assess needs for health and social services.
Develop individual care plans in conjunction with clients.
Conduct periodic assessments, follow‑up, and referral activities.
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am‑4:30 pm. Wednesday hours 10:30 am‑6:30 pm. Must be flexible to work at satellite clinics and hours as assigned, including evenings.
Benefits Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, short/long‑term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, a defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), a deferred compensation plan, and vacation.
Minimum Qualifications
Credited Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition.
Requirements
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and minimum auto liability insurance.
Verification of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility.
Desired
Bilingual in Spanish.
Certified Lactation Counselor or Certified Lactation Specialist.
One year of nutrition counseling experience.
Contact Stacey J. Knack, M.B.A. Director of Human Resources Will County Health Department 501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433 Fax (815) 727-8526 Email: jgodfrey@willcountyhealth.org
Apply online or download the Adobe PDF application below, complete, and fax it to
(815) 727-8526
or email to
jgodfrey@willcountyhealth.org . Include your resume with the job application.
APPLY BY: 3/28 4:30 pm DATE POSTED: 3/19/26 – FHS/071
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