What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist or RD position at Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska?
Position: WIC Nutritionist or RD
Program and Location: WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program - Lexington NE
Position Summary: If you are looking to truly help people and change lives, this is the job for you! WIC is about daily contacts to “at risk” individuals and families in a client-centered environment within our communities to make a difference through assessments, education, support, and healthy foods.
Responsibilities: Primary duties include counseling, promoting health, breastfeeding and nutrition, determining nutritional risks, prescribing supplemental foods, and providing health education and care management to individuals and families who are members of vulnerable population and high- risk groups, along with community outreach.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Home Economics/Consumer and Family Science with emphasis in nutrition from an accredited college or university. Registered Dietitian preferred, but not required.
Required Skills:
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Model appropriate/professional behavior
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service
- Knowledge of Nutrition, Health, and Breastfeeding in the maternal and pediatric field
- Bilingual considered a plus and includes additional compensation
- Current Breastfeeding credentials (CBE, CLC, or IBCLC) a plus and includes additional compensation
Schedule/Hours: Four days a week, mostly Monday through Thursday, 8 hours per day, 32 hours a week. Scheduled hours are typically between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pay Rate and Benefits: Entry level for Nutritionist with a degree is $24.00/hr and with a Masters degree it is $26.00/hr, entry level for RD is $28.00/hr. Additional compensation available for candidates with relevant experience and credentials mentioned above. Benefits provided include: paid holidays, PTO, short term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits available include: health, dental, vision, cancer/critical illness, accident, and voluntary life insurance, as well as retirement and flexible spending account.
For more information, call (308) 865-5356 and ask for Judy, or email jschultz@mnca.net.
Salary : $24 - $28
