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Tracking Code: HD.14562 

Hours: Full Time 40 Hours/Week, Requires evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Mon., Wed., Fri. -  8-4:30 PM

Tue., Thurs. - 10:30-7 PM

Location: North Chicago Health Center, 2215 S., 14th St., North Chicago, IL 60064 

Under the supervision of Nutrition Services Assistant Coordinator, supervises WIC staff and services at assigned clinic site. 

Assists staff in the provision of direct nutrition services for WIC/Primary Care clients in accordance with program and agency requirements.  Work involves direct client contact and is performed in accordance with state and local agency policies and procedures.

Provides certification, nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy (including Gestational Diabetes assessment and counseling), breastfeeding support, and appropriate referral for WIC/Primary Care clients according to established criteria. Develops and presents nutrition education programs and other training for clients, staff, and the community. Assists in the development, standardization and revision of appropriate client education outreach handouts and referral resources.Assists in integration of WIC services with other Community Health Center and Health Department Programs.

Required Skills

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a Nutrition related field and two years clinical/community nutrition experience or a Master's and one year of experience. Requires current Registered Dietitian (RD) certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Requires current Illinois licensure as a Licensed Dietitian or Illinois licensure by reciprocity within six months of initial date of employment.

Job Location

North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Position Type:

Full-Time/Regular

Salary:

24.17 - USD

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