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WIC Degreed Nutritionist

Immediate Opening For
WIC Degreed Nutritionist

(WIC –Stockton Sites)
Pay Scale:
($50,000 – $70,000)

Responsibilities:

Full time, non-exempt position works under the direction of the Nutrition Education Coordinator to provide direct clinical services of WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program services at Stockton sites.  The Degreed Nutritionist works as part of the nutrition education team to provide quality nutrition and breastfeeding education, promotion, and service delivery of the WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program.  The Degreed Nutritionist assists in the planning, development, and provision of program nutrition education and client counseling services to reduce the risks associated with nutritional deficiencies in the WIC population. 

Qualifications and competencies required:

  • B.S. degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science, or related discipline
  • Previous experience in nutrition field
  • Effective verbal and written communication of nutrition, breastfeeding, and program information to clients.  Bilingual preferred
  • Effectively comprehending spoken communication
  • Engaging effectively in dialogue
  • Communicating effectively through writing and documentation
  • Engaging and participating in constructive and productive group interaction
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and collaboration to reach program goals
  • Adaptable and responsive to time-sensitive tasks, clinic flow, changes in program procedure, and modifying behavior as the situation requires
  • Valuing diversity and appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
  • Handling stress maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
  • Self-management demonstrating personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
  • Demonstrating professional integrity and ethics through honesty, personal accountability, and maintaining confidentiality of WIC participant information
  • Basic office skills utilizing technology including, phone, hardware, and software applications
  • Customer-oriented service providing respectful, empathetic, compassionate engagement when interacting with WIC participants and the WIC team
  • Valid California Driver License and DMV printout
  • Working vehicle and evidence of current automobile insurance

Physical Requirements:

The person in this position needs to:

  • remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time;
  • constantly operate a computer and other office technology including mouse, keyboard, phone, headset, etc.;
  • routinely operate office equipment and machinery, including calculator, copy machine, fax, mail meter, weight and measurement scales, etc.;
  • constantly detect and observe computer monitor at close range;
  • constantly communicate information and concepts so others will understand to exchange accurate information with participants and staff in-person, on-phone, and virtually;
  • constantly discern and assess information and concepts shared by others to exchange accurate information with participants and staff in-person, on-phone, and virtually;
  • routinely input and record accurate documentation into the WICWISE system;
  • routinely utilize computer programs including Microsoft Office Suite, telecommunication software, and other operational software programs;
  • constantly position self to maintain files in file cabinets and access office machinery, operational resources, and supplies to process clients at work station;
  • occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and supplies, etc.;
  • occasionally move up to 20 pounds and transport up to 50 pounds (on wheels with the aid of transport apparatus);
  • occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions;
  • occasionally travel to other work locations and/or work-related events, trainings, and/or meetings

Submit a Resume and Delta Health Care Employment Application to
khowe@deltahealthcare.org

Fillable applications are available here:
Application

Position open until filled

Posting Date – Monday, October 28, 2024