Website County of San Luis Obispo WIC Program
About the Position
The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is currently recruiting for a full time, Public Health Nutritionist I to join the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The position will primarily be located at the Paso Robles WIC site. There is some flexibility with working remotely at another WIC office. Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Key responsibilities:
Eligibility and Counseling with a Participant-Centered Approach
Assess eligibility following WIC guidelines, explain how the program works, and provide compassionate, personalized counseling to support families in achieving their nutrition and breastfeeding goals.
Nutrition and Breastfeeding Education
Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide individual and group education sessions tailored to make breastfeeding and nutrition topics accessible and relevant. Engage WIC families with enthusiasm to promote healthy choices and lifelong wellness.
Culturally Responsive Care
Provide counseling with cultural humility, recognizing the diverse needs of WIC families, and ensuring services are inclusive, respectful, and tailored to underserved communities.
Team Collaboration and Mentorship
Collaborate effectively with WIC paraprofessional staff, local hospitals, health plans, medical providers, and community partners; mentor paraprofessional staff to build skills and support their professional development.
Community Resource Connection Refer families to appropriate medical, social, and community resources, strengthening connections to essential health and social services for holistic family support.
Program Improvement and Compliance Conduct vendor liaison visits to maintain compliance and improve program outcomes, driving success through innovative problem-solving and ongoing program evaluation.
Public Health Nutritionist I is part of a career series for Public Health Nutritionist I and II, click here to see the full job description.
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is passionate about the WIC Program’s mission and dedicated to supporting families through key developmental stages. They enjoy working in a dynamic environment, serving a diverse community with cultural humility. They are a collaborative professional who thrives in a supportive team setting and works effectively with a variety of partners, including local hospitals, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
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