Nutritionist

Company Description

Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is a nationally accredited local public health agency dedicated to creating a healthy and safe community where people can live, work, and play now and in the future. Guided by a mission to save lives and support healthy lifestyles and environments, TCHD serves residents and visitors across Taney County through a wide range of health, wellness, and safety programs.

Established by public vote in 1960 and opening its doors in 1961, the department is governed by an elected five-member board committed to community-focused public health. TCHD holds accreditation from the Missouri Institute of Community Health and the Public Health Accreditation Board, reflecting its high standards of quality and accountability. Team members join a respected public health leader that values collaboration, service, and continuous improvement.

Role Description TCHD is accepting applications for a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt WIC Nutritionist to join our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The WIC Nutritionist provides nutrition and breastfeeding education to WIC participants, assesses nutritional needs and certification eligibility, determines income eligibility, maintains participant records, assists with grant activities, and delivers exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, enjoys working with families, and is committed to providing outstanding service while supporting TCHD’s mission and values.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Home Economics, or a closely related field that includes at least fifteen (15) semester hours in food and nutrition, including diet therapy and community nutrition. Previous WIC experience and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification are preferred but not required.

Benefits include sick, vacation, holiday pay, health insurance and retirement plan.

• Benefits include sick, vacation, holiday pay, health insurance and retirement plan.
• paid vacation (80 hours)
• holidays (9 Holiday and 3 Floating Holidays)
• sick time (96 hours)
• LAGERS Retirement system (currently contributing 19.5 %)
• 100% Paid Health Insurance for the employee.