Public Health Nutritionist

Job overview

The Public Health Nutritionist role is in person in DeKalb, IL, and pays $25.78 per hour. The DeKalb County Health Department role reports to the WIC/BBO-C Coordinator and supports maternal, infant, and child clients through the Community Health and Prevention division.

What you'll do

• Assess and evaluate nutrition needs and services
• determine food package prescriptions
• identify high-risk medical and nutritional needs and initiate referrals
• provide nutrition counseling and charting
• coordinate nutrition interventions including breastfeeding support
• educate clients on dietary risks
• document in computer systems and the EMR
• participate in WIC outreach, late clinics, off-site and pop-up events
• and provide referrals to community agencies and internal programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public health nutritionist

dekalb il

dekalb county health department

full-time

wic

community nutrition

maternal and child health

nutrition counseling

breastfeeding support

public health outreach

$25.78/hour

bachelor's degree

late clinics

monday to friday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance or buyout option, term life insurance, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension, vacation and sick days, holidays, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited nutrition program; candidates with a bachelor's degree and at least eight college-level Health Sciences courses may be considered. Late clinic hours until 7 p.m. are required twice monthly; some off-site clinics may be required.

About the employer

DeKalb County, Illinois is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Public Health Programs. Sector: 92.