What are the responsibilities and job description for the NUTRITIONIST 077-26 position at Kalamazoo County Government?
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to work within the Mi-WIC Program to assess clients' nutritional and medical needs. Performs necessary testing such as anthropometric, hematological, and lead testing. Educates clientele on assessment and refers them to appropriate community resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses and interviews clients about medical conditions, lifestyle habits, nutritional goals, and breastfeeding goals; populates information into the Mi-WIC program; provides feedback, education, and referrals.
- Captures lab data from clients including height, weight, head circumference, and hemoglobin and lead testing.
- Answers phones, schedules appointments, and enters new client data into MI-WIC.
- Educates clients on the WIC program; assigns WIC cards, creates welcome packets for new clients, and emails relevant educational materials to clients.
- Issues breast pumps; provides instruction on how to use breast pumps; cleans returned loaner pumps; maintains inventory.
- Receives and logs returned formula.
- Attend conferences and webinars to keep up on the latest breastfeeding research.
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field
- 1 to 3 years of related work experience in community health, nutrition, etc.
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
VETERANS: Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.
Pay Scale-107
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Position : 10051010
Code : 26077-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Job Family : PUBLIC HEALTH & WELFARE
Posting Start : 06/23/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
Details : BENEFITS INFORMATION
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $25.73
Salary : $26