WIC Maternal and Child Nutritionist III
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Healthcare
Health Education & Promotion, Dietitian / Nutritionist, Public Health
Location:
Pontiac, Southfield, Farmington Hills, MI, 1-2 days a week remote
Compensation: $73,251 – $98,143 annually, Oct 1 increases to $75,998 – $101,823 annually
Make a Lasting Impact on Families in Your Community
Are you a Registered Dietitian who believes nutrition is foundational to lifelong health? As a WIC Maternal and Child Nutritionist III, you will directly support pregnant individuals, infants, and young children across Oakland County by delivering evidence-based nutrition counseling, education, and facilitate access to other services to improve health outcomes where it matters most.
This position will also play a lead role in assisting with coordinating breastfeeding promotion efforts and services for Oakland County WIC. This role blends clinical expertise, public health impact, education, and community engagement.
What You’ll DoProvide Direct Nutrition Care- Deliver individualized nutrition counseling for pregnant and postpartum clients, infants, and young children.
- Conduct nutritional, growth and development screenings to identify nutritional risk and provide appropriate intervention.
- Perform dietary assessments.
- Develop therapeutic and non-therapeutic meal plans tailored to practical family preferences, medical needs, and culturally responsive guidance.
- Develop individual care plans and coordinate specialized feeding prescriptions with medical providers for high-risk clients.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records and documentation.
- Lead engaging nutrition education sessions for expectant parents, families, and individuals.
- Create and adapt educational materials that meet the needs of diverse populations.
- Support breastfeeding promotion and maternal-child health initiatives.
- Provide consultation to community organizations to strengthen nutrition access.
- Assist in developing and implementing Countywide nutrition initiatives.
- Strengthen community health and safety by offering wraparound services to families.
- Participate in activities that address food insecurity in Oakland County.
- Provide guidance and support to other staff and students.
- Collaborate with nurses, health educators, and community partners to ensure comprehensive care.
- Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices in dietetics and public health nutrition.
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