Nutrition Counselor

Job Description - Nutrition Counselor N)

Description

The Nutrition Counselor is a paraprofessional who provides services to WIC clients, including health screening, basic nutrition education, and referrals for healthcare and other services. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and reports to a designated higher-level staff member with CPA or higher credentials.

Qualifications

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or GED, 2 years of experience at a WIC clinic providing secondary nutrition to clients or groups, completed DC Health-required CPA training, and documentation skills. Alternatively, a Bachelor's Degree with 6 months of community nutrition or dietetic internship experience is preferred.

Minimum Work Experience : 2 years (Required); 1 year of counseling experience with a Bachelor's degree (Preferred).

Required Skills/Knowledge : Basic computer skills, ability to learn new technology, detail-oriented, excellent communication skills in English, customer service skills, and ability to work independently in a multicultural environment. Completion of WIC para-professional competency training is required upon hiring.

Functional Accountabilities

• Conduct interviews using assessment tools to gather health and dietary information.
• Educate participants about their rights, food systems, and WIC policies.
• Record measurements and biochemical data.
• Screen health and nutritional status, identify risks.
• Provide basic nutrition education and promote breastfeeding.
• Offer substance abuse and smoking cessation information.
• Make appropriate referrals and complete food prescriptions.
• Document all contacts in the DC WIC CARES system.
• Issue food benefits according to policy.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Organizational Accountabilities

• Respond to customer needs and follow up.
• Demonstrate teamwork and respectful communication.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and process improvements.
• Use resources efficiently and promote safety.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: Washington, D.C., Anacostia, 2101 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, ZIP 20020

Position: Full-Time, Day Shift, 8am-4:30pm

Salary Range: $42,702.40 - $71,156.80

Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace policy.