Nutrition Educator

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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Make a meaningful impact on the health of families as a WIC Nutrition Educator, providing direct nutrition education and outreach to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children. You’ll deliver engaging one‑on‑one or group education sessions, helping participants build healthy habits and supporting their overall well‑being.

If you are passionate about nutrition, enjoy working with diverse communities, and want to make a difference in people’s lives, this is an exciting opportunity to join a mission‑driven team.

One year of experience in nutritional education or counseling, food service, or administrative services; OR
Six semester hours in food and/or nutrition services; OR
One year of vocational or technical school training in a dietetic assistant curriculum.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Each 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found (link not provided).

• Plans lessons around themes related to foods and nutrients provided by the WIC program and documents nutrition education provided in LAWIN Management Information System.
• Assists with medical data collection for WIC participants as assigned.
• Educates WIC program participants and/or caregivers regarding the purpose of the WIC program, patient rights and responsibilities, WIC approved foods, and shopping using WIC benefits.
• Introduces new foods and ways of preparing foods to WIC participants by conducting sessions and demonstrations (including but not limited to taste testing, cooking classes, etc.).
• Maintains familiarity and stays abreast of other social and health programs in the community (Head Start, Genetics, Family Health, Food Banks, SNAP, Medicaid, etc.) in order to refer patients to these programs as needed.
• Maintains an adequate supply of nutrition education materials for staff through periodic and as‑needed ordering.
• Distributes posters, flyers and pamphlets to encourage participation in the WIC program and raise awareness of WIC eligibility requirements; documents these activities for outreach reports.
• Prepares monthly nutrition education activity reports and conducts nutrition education evaluation for the WIC program as needed.
• Provides education on age‑appropriate nutrition and feeding.
• Provides education on the advantages of breastfeeding.
• Provides instructions on formula preparation, safety, sanitation, and proper food storage.

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 8‑BRCO/ Ouachita Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

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No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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