Job Description for WIC Registered Dietitian

ABOUT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

Jefferson County Health Department offers the pregnant Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children. The program provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referral to other health and nutrition services, as well as promotes and supports breastfeeding by having Breastfeeding Peer Support Counselors available to eligible participants.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Health Department is currently hiring a WIC Registered Dietitian to serve as a nutrition expert primarily for the WIC and Head Start programs. Assistance could also be needed in other Jefferson County Health programs.  Join our supportive, dedicated team today! The position offers a 32-hour work week, with hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Thursdays off.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As a knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate individual, you will be successful in this role by completing the below key tasks and responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate participants’ health and diet. Determine risk factors, educate participants, counsel for behavior change, prescribe appropriate food packages, and perform anthropometrics and blood work.
• Determine participants’ income, residency, and nutrition risk for program eligibility; Refer WIC participants to local providers and physicians.
• Function as nutrition expert for WIC and Head Start staff and act as Breastfeeding Coordinator/WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) with supervision of Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and attendance at the Jefferson County Breastfeeding Coalition
• Provide education and training for participants, staff, nursing, and dietetics students.
• Variety of other tasks and more information provided on the posted job description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registration eligible with passing exam within 3 months of hire
• Certified Dietitian (CD) by State of Wisconsin
• Must complete WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum training, Levels 1-4, within first 12 months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field with one to two years’ experience
• IBCLC Credential - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
• 1+ years of work experience with the WIC program, public health, maternal and child health, and lactation
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

          Wage & Benefits               
The starting hourly wage range is $33.74 - $36.61 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

2026 Gold Certified Family Friendly Workplace

Employees at Jefferson County Value
*Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits* Great Coworkers* Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer