WIC Nutritionist

Job description

WIC Nutritionist Warsaw, IN: Starting Pay: $23.81/hour Employment Type: Full-Time Mondays 10:45 am-7:15 pm, Tuesday-Friday 8:45 am-5:15 pm Position Summary: The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for conducting nutrition and breastfeeding assessments, providing education and counseling, and identifying the need for individualized care and referrals. This role plays a key part in supporting the health and well-being of women, infants, and children in the community. Key Responsibilities: - Represent the Indiana WIC Program positively through clinic services and community outreach (e.g., farmers markets, healthcare partnerships) - Conduct nutrition assessments and provide individualized, culturally appropriate education and counseling - Support and promote breastfeeding as the standard infant feeding method - Provide evidence-based breastfeeding education to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients - Maintain accurate documentation in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS) - Develop and tailor food prescriptions based on client needs - Provide referrals to Medicaid, substance abuse services, and other community resources - Lead group education sessions and maint...