WIC Dietitian - Nutrition Coordinator
Core
Provide technical assistance, clinical assessment, and evidence-based nutrition education/counseling to WIC participants (maternal and child health) and support local agency staff.
Role type
Registered Dietitian (RD) / Nutrition Coordinator
Builds
WIC nutrition education programs, food prescriptions, and community outreach materials
Domain
Public Health / Maternal and Child Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential, Maine state Dietitian license, clinical assessment, nutrition counseling, policy interpretation, program development
Preferred skills
none stated
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Provide expert technical assistance to WIC staff on federal and state policies; conduct chart audits for compliance; oversee staff training and development; develop nutrition education materials and community outreach programs; perform clinical assessments including anthropometrics and hematological data; determine nutrition and health risk; assign WIC food prescriptions; provide direct counseling on nutrition, medical, and breastfeeding concerns.
Seniority
Individual Contributor