What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time WIC Nutrition Educator position at Pottawattamie County?
Pottawattamie County is taking applications for a part-time WIC Nutrition Educator to complete health screenings, provide nutrition education, write food packages, provide referrals and function as a Certified Professional Authority (CPA) in the WIC certification process. Clinics are in a six-county service area in Iowa including Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Logan, Onawa, Harlan and Atlantic.
Application reviews will begin 5/14/2026
Functions as competent professional authority for determination of program eligibility and certification: following assessment of individual anthropometric, biochemical and dietary data.
As part of the certification process, conducts any or all of the following tests necessary for indicating nutritional risk:
- Diet history
- Measurement of length/height, weight, and hemoglobin.
- Health history
Coordinates and assures nutrition education of all participants, both on an individual and group basis; monitors all materials used in the education program; ensures that all WIC participants receive nutrition education contacts required; completes all required documentation of education received into participant record.
Tailors the program food package to best meet individual dietary needs of the participants.
Refers WIC participants to other community resources.
Attends and participates in HHS meetings and other conferences which serve to enhance training and skills.
Assists program coordinator in development and implementation of action plans as outlined in yearly funding applications.
Coordinate services with and promote services of WIC community partners in our service area.
Serves as the staff person qualified to provide program nutrition information to interested professionals, outside agencies, organization and individuals.
Provides needed nutrition education and orientation to new nutrition staff, interns and at staff in-services as needed.
Assists with the overall functioning of the WIC clinic and performs other duties as needed.
Must meet the qualifications set by the HHS Iowa WIC Program Policies and Procedures for a Nutrition Educator including the following:
· Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Dietetics from an accredited institution, but has not completed a dietetic internship
· Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Dietetics and a dietetic internship from an accredited institution, but not completed or passed the dietetic registration exam
· Successful completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics with emphasis in Nutrition from an accredited institution
Ability to work with general public who possess varied educational, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively with people and convey information in most effective manner.
Willing to travel to WIC clinics and out-of-town meetings/training sessions.
Applicants must have a 4-year degree in dietetics, nutrition, home economics with emphasis on nutrition or related health field.
Salary : $29 - $39