WIC Nutritionist

Join CEDA as a WIC Nutritionist!

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary

$23.32-27.27hourly

CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association) is a dynamic nonprofit on a mission to empower communities and fight poverty. We are looking for a Nutritionist to join our dynamic Women Infant and Children Department and ensure our programs maintain the highest quality standards for the communities that need us!

What You'll do

• Coordinate with the WIC Advocate to complete all stages of the client certification process including screening, assessment, counseling, documentation and follow up.
• Provides nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding counseling when applicable, to all eligible participants at certification and individual follow up visits.
• Provides appropriate counseling and follow up to high risk/high priority clients as determined by WIC assessment and adheres to program standards of practice.
• Maintains legible and complete client IWIC records, documenting all client educational contacts and pertinent information according to agency standards.
• Schedules, coordinates and conducts group and individual nutrition education sessions.

Why Join Us? • Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, generous PTO, and more!
• Professional
• Growth: Contribute to meaningful initiatives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Make an
• Impact: Your work directly supports the community through critical programs.

What we're looking for

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition or equivalent (Home Economist). Must meet Illinois Department of Human Services educational requirements for a Nutritionist.
• Preferred: At least 1 year of related experience is a plus, especially in a healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based setting. Experience with various socioeconomic populations is preferred.
• Schedule: 8:00a – 4:30p; Monday-Friday; some Saturdays required (at minimum 1 Saturday per year); change of schedule based on program needs. This is a floating position based at Oak Lawn with frequent floating to Summit and Maywood.
• Training: Must complete breastfeeding education training within the first year of employment; upon completion, you will earn the title of Breastfeeding Support Counselor.