Sedgwick County·Wichita, Kansas
The role involves providing one-on-one counseling to WIC clients, assessing nutritional and medical risks, assigning food packages, and offering client education, including specialized counseling for high-risk individuals. Responsibilities also include coordinating referrals to community services, managing documentation, and supporting public health emergencies when activated.
Health Dept.
$49,899.00 annually
Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits [https://careers.sedgwickcounty.org/content/Health-and-Wellness/?locale=en_US].
The Women, Infant, and Children’s (WIC) Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Team works to meet the mission of the Sedgwick County Health Department by assuring quality WIC services through one-on-one counseling with clients.
Responsibilities include assessment of client nutritional and medical risk, assigning and issuing food packages, and providing client education.
Registered Dietitians provide counseling clients found at high nutritional risk.
The position also provides referrals to community and medical services.
This position requires a thorough knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures and reports to the WIC Site Supervisor.
Employee will provide support during public health emergencies (Activation Level 1).
Sedgwick County WIC Hires at two (2) levels. Please see qualifications for each.
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Food, Nutrition, or related Science and completes a dietetic route accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If not already licensed in the State of Kansas, must obtain a temporary license from Kansas Credentialing for Dietitians, Topeka, KS within 60 days of hire. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or successfully passes the registration examination within twelve months of employment. Once registered, obtains a permanent license from the State of KS Credentialing agency, and renews it every two years.
Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100 and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.
One or more years working with women, infants and children. Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas [https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/human-resources/apply-for-a-job/]
depend on the level: Level I (Nutritionist/RN) requires an Associate in Nursing or a relevant Bachelor's/Master's degree in nutrition fields, and potentially an RN license. Level II (Registered Dietitian) requires a specific Bachelor's or Master's degree and must achieve Registered Dietitian status within twelve months. Both levels require completion of FEMA IS 100 and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.
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