Entry-Level Nutritionist for Support of WIC Program at Managed Care Staffers

Nutritionist for support of a WIC program; South Side of Chicago

Our client, a network of five Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) located on the south side of Chicago has an immediate staffing need for an experienced full-time Nutritionist.

This is an on-site full-time position working M-F from (7:30am to 4:30pm).

We understand that you cannot submit any comments or text with your resume. If you apply through Monster, please send a separate email to cjepsen[at]managedcarestaffers.com with the answers to the following questions in order to be considered for this position:

1. How many years of experience do you currently have working as a Nutritionist or Dietician?
2. Do you have a completed Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Dietetics?
3. Are you an actively IL Licensed Nutritionist or have you made significant progress towards a license?
4. What is your desired hourly compensation?
5. Is the South Side of Chicago a commutable location for you?
6. Are you immediately available for employment?

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutritional needs of patients/provide dietary options w/i nutritional guidelines under a WIC program grant. 
• Conduct Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP) programs for patients/staff/community.
• Conduct short and long-term nutritional counseling for CFHC patients and their families.
• Provide nutritional consultation to CFHC professional staff.
• Schedule counseling sessions as needed per patient.
• Utilize EMR notes for communication w/referring providers re: progress of patients following each visit.
• Monitor individual progress by follow-up calls and mailings.
• Participate in case conferences with referring providers as needed.
• Conduct HP/DP programs on and off site, to CFHC patients & community residents.
• Evaluate all educational material for appropriateness.
• Write curriculum objectives, goals, and evaluations for each educational class and program.
• Coordinate outreach programs & promote nutritional awareness at CFHC, community agencies, and schools.
• Provide service training for CFHC staff on the nutritional aspect of the disease process, their prevention, and treatment with emphasis on comprehensive primary care and proper referral.

Education & Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent and related Nutritionist or Dietician work experience. 
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nutrition program w/BS in Food Science or Dietetics.
• Current licensure in the State of IL as a Registered Dietitian or significant progress toward obtaining license is encouraged. 
• Someone who is fluently bilingual in (English/Spanish) read, write, and speak is preferred, but is not required.

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and currently seeking employment please e-mail an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.