Nutrition Educator - Bradley County Health Department

Job Description: A Nutrition Educator assesses the nutritional status of WIC recipients (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, & Children) to determine WIC eligibility and nutrition risks.

The Nutrition Educator works with a Registered Dietitian to assign appropriate food packages and/or therapeutic products for high-risk infants and children.

This position provides education to program participants on the importance of proper nutrition, physical activity, and immunizations as well as the negative effects of tobacco use and substance abuse. This position will counsel and support women on healthy pregnancy practices and provide anticipatory guidance for pregnant and breastfeeding women to help them meet their breastfeeding goals.

Training in the WIC program will be provided to the applicant chosen for this position to ensure a successful transition into public health.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, or at least 3 semester hours in nutrition, completion of human anatomy or physiology, and 2 semester hours in education, psychology, or counseling. Computer skills are required.

Additional Information: Employees in this position can qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program run through the Federal Student Aid program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $3,197.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you taken at least 3 semester credits of nutrition classes?
• Do you have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, TN 37311: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,197