WIC Nutritionist/Dietitian

WIC Nutritionist/Dietician

Lane County WIC is looking to add a positive and dynamic individual to our team. The WIC nutritionist/dietician position provides nutrition assessment, counseling and follow-up care for participants experiencing complex health conditions and growth concerns. WIC Utilizes current references and resources when making recommendations to participants including referrals to community-based organizations and health care providers. Management of the high-risk caseload includes developing individualized care plans, nutrition counseling, lactation support, and the completion of WIC certifications. Regular communication with health care providers regarding feeding/nutrition plans and growth follow up is required. Acts as a nutrition resource for co-workers and community partners, assists with outreach and training of staff. This position also assists in developing and implementing the annual nutrition services plan, writing local procedures, and approving nutritional handouts and class content. Certifying clients involves screening for eligibility, performing a basic health assessment, assigning food packages, issuing eWIC cards and providing shopper education.

Lane County WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This public health program is designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition for families. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program. WIC provides services to income eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals as well as to families with infants or children under the age of five.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm, with potential for two evening shifts per month from 10:00am - 7:00pm. This is an AFSCME represented position.

Qualifications

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in foods and nutrition, dietetics or a related field.

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in nutrition or dietetics.

Special Requirements:

• Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or eligible for ADA registration and must pass exam within six months of appointment.
• This position is subject to a full background check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.

Notes:

• Job experience with the pediatric population preferred.
• Experience providing lactation support and counseling preferred.

Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.

Benefits

Careers with Lane County Offer Extraordinary Benefits

At Lane County, we value our employees and we show it with our extraordinary benefits. We know that you chose public service for more than a paycheck, and our outstanding benefits are designed to help you Live Well, Live Lane - throughout your career.

Health insurance coverage becomes effective the first of the month following your first 30-days as an eligible employee. Medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents. The plan options and costs per month for 2026 are outlined below:

Lane County offers medical, prescription and vision exam coverage for you and your eligible dependents. The plan options and costs per month for 2026 are outlined below:

If you enroll in the HDHP the County will contribute to your HSA:

For eligible members of unions LCPOA, 626, Admin Pro, and AFSCME Physicians $1,700 for individual coverage and $3,400 for family coverage.

For eligible members of unions AFSCME General, AFSCME Nurses, FOPPO, PAA, and non-represented employees $1,600 for individual coverage and $3,200 for family coverage. Those who complete the requirements to receive the Live Well Credit by November 30, 2026, will receive an additional contribution of $400 individual or $800 family, funded in 2027.

These amounts are prorated based on date of hire. All eligible employees who complete a Health History Risk Assessment (HHRA), Biometric Screening, and Comprehensive Health Review (CHR) at the Live Well Center receive a $20 per month credit. The Live Well Center is for Lane County benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents (ages 2 and up) who are enrolled in the Lane County health plan. Marathon Health manages the Live Well Center and their clinical team provides confidential, affordable care for your acute and preventive healthcare needs. The Live Well Center also provides health coaching, chronic disease counseling, comprehensive primary care services, and much more.

Lane County provides dental coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Lane County provides this counseling and concierge service to employees and members of their immediate households. Lane County provides employees with a free membership to a local fitness center.

Lane County pays for and enrolls employees in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) following six full months of employment. Lane County provides Long-Term Disability coverage. Lane County complies with all State and Federal disability laws for employee, family, parental and pregnancy leaves regulations. Lane County provides employees with a generous bank of hours to be used for sick, vacation, family emergencies and personal days.

Lane County provides 10 paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Labor Day, Presidents' Day, Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Juneteenth, Christmas Day. Lane County pays for employee group term life insurance.

Lane County offers a variety of on-site classes to develop employees' soft and technical skills. Lane County offers a variety of online classes through LEAP to help employees continually improve their skills. Lane County will consider reimbursement for employees to attend professional conferences, dependent upon budget, to encourage continuous learning and professional development. Lane County offers these other valuable benefits Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings - Employees may enroll in a deferred compensation program 457(b) to save for retirement. Eligible employees may purchase supplemental vision insurance. Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance for themselves and their dependents/spouse. Optional employee-paid voluntary group coverage is available through Aflac. Group discounts may include homeowners and auto insurance, pet health insurance, credit union membership. Paid medical, dental and vision coverage for dependents is determined by labor agreement or APM, as applicable.