Nutritionist I (WIC Program)

Job summary

Hamilton Health Center is seeking a Nutritionist I to support our WIC program by providing nutrition assessment, education, and counseling to eligible participants.

This role plays a key part in promoting maternal and child health by delivering individualized nutrition care, supporting healthy outcomes, and connecting participants with essential resources. The Nutritionist I will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure participants receive high-quality, culturally responsive care.

• Why join hamilton health center
• Mission-driven organization serving Central Pennsylvania families
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on maternal and child health
• Collaborative, team-based care environment
• Stable, community-focused work setting

• Compensation & benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Birthday holiday + 7 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

• Key responsibilities
• Certify and recertify participants for WIC eligibility in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric and hematological measurements
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide participant-centered nutrition education and counseling using VENA principles
• Identify and document nutrition risk factors and maintain accurate participant records
• Manage and monitor high-risk participants according to care plans
• Prescribe and tailor food packages, including formula changes as appropriate
• Refer participants to medical, social, and community resources
• Support clinic operations, including satellite clinic coverage as assigned
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, documentation, and confidentiality requirements