NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 04212026-76721
Tennessee Department of Health, Clinton, TN, United States
State of Tennessee Job Information. Opening Date/Time 04/21/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Job Information. Closing Date/Time 05/04/2026 11:59PM Central Time. Salary (Monthly) $3,229.00 - $4,041.00. Salary (Annually) $38,748.00 - $48,492.00. Job Type Full-Time. Location Clinton, TN. Department Health. LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ANDERSON COUNTY. This position requires a criminal background check. This position is located within the Anderson County Health Services Division.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including 9 quarter hours or 6 semester hours in human nutrition, 4 quarter hours or 3 semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and 4 quarter hours or 3 semester hours in education, psychology, or counseling. A transcript is required for proper evaluation.
Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Overview
The Nutrition Educator determines participant eligibility for the WIC program by assessing nutrition risks, conducting nutrition counseling, and assigning appropriate food packages. This role supports participants in achieving their health goals by providing education on nutrition, breastfeeding, and behavior change. Additionally, the classification involves monitoring progress, offering resources, and fostering cooperation with internal and external partners to ensure effective service delivery. This classification differs from that of a Nutritionist 1 in that the latter is eligible for the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam.
Responsibilities
Determines participant eligibility for the WIC program by assessing nutrition risk, analyzing anthropometric and hematological measurements, providing nutrition counseling, and assigning food packages. Documents information in participant's electronic record according to policies and guidelines.
Interprets and explains nutrition data and risk to participants to promote behavior change and complies with program guidelines.
Assess client readiness to change and assists with client-centered goals to promote behavior change.
Evaluates participant's progress on nutrition/breastfeeding goals at regular intervals through the certification period. Provides breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate.
Monitors inventory resources related to feeding such as breastfeeding aids, breastfeeding equipment, and therapeutic formulas.
Maintains knowledge of community resources to provide referrals and resources to participants. Provides basic nutrition education to local health department staff, clients, and community organizations.
Competencies
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Communicates Effectively
Collaborates
Instills Trust
Knowledges
Customer and Personal Service
Biology
Sociology and Anthropology
Psychology
English Language
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Service Orientation
Time Management
Writing
Speaking
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Number Facility
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Desk Telephone
Cell Phone
Printer (Scanner/Copier/Fax)
Electronic Scale
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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Job Information. Closing Date/Time 05/04/2026 11:59PM Central Time. Salary (Monthly) $3,229.00 - $4,041.00. Salary (Annually) $38,748.00 - $48,492.00. Job Type Full-Time. Location Clinton, TN. Department Health. LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ANDERSON COUNTY. This position requires a criminal background check. This position is located within the Anderson County Health Services Division.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including 9 quarter hours or 6 semester hours in human nutrition, 4 quarter hours or 3 semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and 4 quarter hours or 3 semester hours in education, psychology, or counseling. A transcript is required for proper evaluation.
Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Overview
The Nutrition Educator determines participant eligibility for the WIC program by assessing nutrition risks, conducting nutrition counseling, and assigning appropriate food packages. This role supports participants in achieving their health goals by providing education on nutrition, breastfeeding, and behavior change. Additionally, the classification involves monitoring progress, offering resources, and fostering cooperation with internal and external partners to ensure effective service delivery. This classification differs from that of a Nutritionist 1 in that the latter is eligible for the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam.
Responsibilities
Determines participant eligibility for the WIC program by assessing nutrition risk, analyzing anthropometric and hematological measurements, providing nutrition counseling, and assigning food packages. Documents information in participant's electronic record according to policies and guidelines.
Interprets and explains nutrition data and risk to participants to promote behavior change and complies with program guidelines.
Assess client readiness to change and assists with client-centered goals to promote behavior change.
Evaluates participant's progress on nutrition/breastfeeding goals at regular intervals through the certification period. Provides breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate.
Monitors inventory resources related to feeding such as breastfeeding aids, breastfeeding equipment, and therapeutic formulas.
Maintains knowledge of community resources to provide referrals and resources to participants. Provides basic nutrition education to local health department staff, clients, and community organizations.
Competencies
Customer Focus
Decision Quality
Communicates Effectively
Collaborates
Instills Trust
Knowledges
Customer and Personal Service
Biology
Sociology and Anthropology
Psychology
English Language
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Service Orientation
Time Management
Writing
Speaking
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Number Facility
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Desk Telephone
Cell Phone
Printer (Scanner/Copier/Fax)
Electronic Scale
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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