What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Specialist position at Will County Health Department?
Overview: Under the supervision of the Division Director through immediate supervisors; plans, organizes, and evaluates the nutrition component of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Conducts group education and health assessments and certifies clients eligible for WIC. Performs hemoglobin screenings; assesses needs for health and social services; develops an individual care plan in conjunction with clients; periodic assessments, follow-up, and referral activities. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Wednesday hours, 10:30 am-6:30 pm. Must be flexible to work at satellite clinics and hours as assigned, including evenings. Must apply at www.willcountyhealth.org.
Benefits: Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short-term/long-term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, and vacation. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations
Qualifications:: Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition.
CBA: https://willcountyhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Collective-Bargaining-Agreement-12-1-2021-11-30-2025.pdf
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51,108.00 - $72,212.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,108 - $72,212