Job Description

WIC Nutritionist

Warsaw, IN
Starting Pay: $23.81/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time Mondays 10:45 am-7:15 pm, Tuesday-Friday 8:45 am-5:15 pm

The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for conducting nutrition and breastfeeding assessments, providing education and counseling, and identifying the need for individualized care and referrals. This role plays a key part in supporting the health and well-being of women, infants, and children in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Indiana WIC Program positively through clinic services and community outreach (e.g., farmers markets, healthcare partnerships)
• Conduct nutrition assessments and provide individualized, culturally appropriate education and counseling
• Support and promote breastfeeding as the standard infant feeding method
• Provide evidence-based breastfeeding education to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS)
• Develop and tailor food prescriptions based on client needs
• Provide referrals to Medicaid, substance abuse services, and other community resources
• Lead group education sessions and maintain related documentation
• Schedule client appointments and manage records within INWIC MIS
• Ensure confidentiality in compliance with federal WIC regulations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and required conferences
• May supervise other staff as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required – Must meet one of the following:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a health-related field with documented nutrition coursework

Preferred:

• Experience in maternal and child health or public health

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Cultural competency and ability to serve diverse populations
• Flexibility in a changing program environment
• Professionalism aligned with legal and ethical standards
• Ability to use standard office equipment and electronic systems
• Ability to accommodate language needs using interpretation services

Work Environment

• Fast-paced clinical setting with frequent public interaction
• Exposure to noise and close-contact environments

Duties may include:

• Measuring height/weight
• Performing hemoglobin finger sticks
• Lifting/holding infants and children
• Occasional travel between clinic locations and to statewide conferences

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training and Continuing Education Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Additional Information

• All Cardinal Services locations are tobacco-free
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant

How to Apply

Apply online at: www.cardinalservices.org