Nutrition Educator (East Clinic)

Position Description

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) of Davidson County offers a broad range of innovative nutrition services to improve the health of vulnerable families. Nashville WIC participants receive vital child health and development education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental nutritious foods from compassionate and culturally-competent staff. Davidson County WIC is seeking a qualified Nutrition Educator to join the team, and live and work in dynamic "Music City," Tennessee. A passionate professional should be competent in diet assessment, nutrition counseling and evaluation and the listed competencies below. If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Typical Duties

• Provides diet assessment, nutrition counseling, and evaluation in clinic, hospital, and mobile settings.
• Documents participant records.
• Provides nutrition case management for high risk codes.
• Keeps abreast of WIC Program changes.
• Develops education materials.
• Participates in Health Fairs.
• Develops and continuously updates the resource information file.
• Serves as lactation advocate for breastfeeding promotion.
• Makes referrals to MPHD services and outside agencies; between the WIC program.
• Maintains referral list of local resources for participants.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nutrition related experience. Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Degree in Home Economics or Human Ecology, with an emphasis on nutrition and at least one (1) year of experience in Nutrition Services, Public Health or Extension Services and at least nine (9) quarter hours or six (6) semester hours in human nutrition, four (4) quarter hours or semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and four (4) quarter hours or semester hours in education, psychology or counseling.
• Bilingual skills a plus, but not required

Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

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