Entry-Level Nutritionist for Support of WIC Program

Nutritionist for support of a WIC program; South Side of Chicago

Our client, a network of five Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) located on the south side of Chicago has an immediate staffing need for an experienced full-time Nutritionist.

This is an on-site full-time position working M-F from (7:30am to 4:30pm).

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for nutritional needs of patients/provide dietary options w/i nutritional guidelines under a WIC program grant.
• Conduct Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP) programs for patients/staff/community.
• Conduct short and long-term nutritional counseling for CFHC patients and their families.
• Provide nutritional consultation to CFHC professional staff.
• Schedule counseling sessions as needed per patient.
• Utilize EMR notes for communication w/referring providers re: progress of patients following each visit.
• Monitor individual progress by follow-up calls and mailings.
• Participate in case conferences with referring providers as needed.
• Conduct HP/DP programs on and off site, to CFHC patients & community residents.
• Evaluate all educational material for appropriateness.
• Write curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluations for each educational class and program.
• Coordinate outreach programs & promote nutritional awareness at CFHC, community agencies, and schools.
• Provide service training for CFHC staff on the nutritional aspect of the disease process, their prevention, and treatment with emphasis on comprehensive primary care and proper referral.

Education & Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent and related Nutritionist or Dietician work experience.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nutrition program w/BS in Food Science or Dietetics.
• Current licensure in the State of IL as a Registered Dietitian or significant progress toward obtaining license is encouraged.
• Someone who is fluently bilingual in (English/Spanish) read, write, and speak is preferred, but is not required.

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and currently seeking employment please e-mail an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.