WIC Nutrition Education Coordinator (RD)
Community Medical Centers, Inc. · cmcenters.org
Stockton
The job in short
Nutrition education coordination.
Insurance
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2025-11-25
- Location as listed
- Stockton, CA, USA
- Role
- Dietitian / Nutrition
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: WIC Stockton - Stockton, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $38.82 - $41.10Hourly, At Community Medical Centers (CMC), we’re passionate about improving health and well-being in the communities we call home. That’s why we work to ensure even our most vulnerable neighbors have affordable access to quality healthcare, regardless of age, income, or background. We offer integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services, with a model of care that puts the patient at the center of a team-based approach. As one of the region’s largest healthcare providers, our growing network of neighborhood health centers serves over 100,000 patients in San Joaquin and Solano counties.
MISSION
Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees
Flexible spending account for medical expenses
Dependent care
Employee assistance program
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Collaborative and diverse environment
POSITION SUMMARY:
The WIC Nutrition Education Coordinator is responsible for planning and administering the nutrition education activities for the WIC program and providing nutrition education, assessment, and services to WIC participants. This position reports to the WIC Program Manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Develop, implement, and maintain nutrition education curricula and supporting materials for individual and group education
Ensure all sites have the needed lesson plans and nutrition education materials to conduct classes and individual education
Provide staff training on nutrition education lesson plans & methods of education
Develop and deliver educational in-services for staff enrichment
Assist the WIC Program Manager in the development and implementation of the annual Nutrition Services Plan (NSP).
Observe staff in individual and group sessions for accurate and appropriate delivery of effective education
Evaluation of participant feedback as needed to make appropriate changes to nutrition education being given
Provides nutrition education to WIC participants in individual and group settings
Provides individual evidence-based counseling techniques and develops care plans for high-risk WIC participants and develops nutrition plans to support goals, and documents it in WIC’s documentation system by the end of the day.
Develops nutrition plans to support goals and documents them in a complete, concise and appropriate manner
Use Pronto and/or Hemocue to obtain bloodwork/anemia screening results on participants who meet protocol requirements
Coordination of National Nutrition Month activities for all of Community Medical Centers
Makes appropriate referrals and follow-up appointments
Communicate with local vendors regarding WIC-specific shopping or customer service issues as needed.
Promote breastfeeding as the norm to all pregnant and postpartum WIC participants, CMC patients, and their families
Demonstrate use and issue breast pumps to breastfeeding participants
Provides breastfeeding support for WIC participants. Refers to WIC International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant as needed
Promotes breastfeeding as the norm to all pregnant and postpartum WIC participants and their families.
Leads breastfeeding chat groups and documents as required
Travel to different sites as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Master’s degree from an accredited dietetic program and successful complete of supervised practice. If prior to 2024, Bachelor’s Degree and satisfactory completion of an internship approved by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration OR registered eligible, must pass RD exam within 6 months of hire
One year of paid WIC program experienc
Experience and ability to work with diverse clients and communities
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or ability to obtain BLS certificate before date of hire.
Reliable transportation to travel to assigned location and other sites as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook, Canva experience
Knowledge of nutrition and dietary principles to direct high quality nutritional care
Knowledge of community nutrition assistance programs
Knowledge of instructional skills and techniques to influence and guide nutritional care of clients for health maintenance
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and public
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to identify problems, provide information, and recommend solutions
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply appropriate written guidelines and work practices
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups
Knowledge of adult education philosophies and methods, individual and group education techniques
Ability to organize work and perform in an effective manner
Ability to learn quickly, function under limited supervision, and multitask accordingly
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires frequent walking and standing for prolonged periods of time. Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity necessary to utilize computer keyboard in daily activities. Requires ability to drive automobile or similar transportation to attend various clinics and other functions. Must be able to occasionally lift or push up to 50 pounds.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to public health and clinic environment.
Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
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