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WIC Nutritionist
Minimum Starting Salary: $43,896/yr ($22.5110/hr)
Position Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Primarily weekdays; Some evenings may be required.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, assesses the need for and provides information, counseling, and support to women, infants and children eligible for WIC program services. Work also involves prescribing special formula for infants and children. Work is performed according to USDA, Illinois WIC program and McLean County policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by a WIC Program Supervisor for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to WIC policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition; or a closely related field which includes a minimum of 20 course hours in food and nutrition with experience (2-3 years) in nutrition work in a health setting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skills and abilities.
Physical Attributes/Demands
This position requires activities such as sitting, walking, reaching, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting light to medium objects.
Work Environment
The work is performed in an office and clinic environment involves exposure to childhood illnesses. At times the position may involve contact with distraught or angry individuals.
Benefits Package
McLean County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
About McLean County Government
The Health Departments offers a variety of programs to serve McLean County residents: WIC, Environmental Health, Vital Records, Communicable Disease, Immunizations, Vital Records, etc.
McLean County is the largest county by land area in the state of Illinois with a population of over 172,000. McLean County Government is a fast-moving and dynamic workplace established to locally administer Illinois State laws and serve the community in a variety of ways throughout our multitude of departments. With a $146 million operating budget, over 800 employees, and an Aa1 Bond Rating, McLean County Government is positioned to maintain and expand its reputation for excellence in local government.
To learn more about all the services McLean County Government provides the community, please visit https://mcleancountyil.gov/. A full list of Departments with a description of their function can be located at https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/8/Departments.
How to Apply
Click “Apply Now” at the top of this post. A cover letter and resume must be attached at the time of submission. Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered.
*If applying through a third party job board, please fill out an application via McLean County Government’s Job Board located at https://il-mcleancounty.civicplushrms.com/careers/Jobs.aspx
Confidentiality of your application is maintained upon request.
McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Time
$62k-76k (estimate)
03/24/2024
05/23/2024
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