Nutritionist

Position Title:
Department:

Health Department

• Grade: 63
• Hiring Rate: $33,059
• Salary Range: $34,711 – $49,587

The Columbus County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist I to serve in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
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This is an entry-level nutrition position responsible for providing professional nutrition services and education to program participants.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Interviewing and assessing the nutritional status of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children
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• Providing appropriate nutrition counseling and education
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• Certifying eligible clients for WIC benefits and documenting all services in the electronic medical record
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• Supporting WIC operations through accurate recordkeeping, participant follow-up, and client communication.

• Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND);
  or
• Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR) with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year institution;
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• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year institution.