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Bilingual/Non-bilingual Nutritionist - Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Washington County, OR
$70,651.08 - $85,854.84 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Aug 23, 2025
THE POSITION Washington County Public Health Division is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) or Non-bilingual Nutritionist to join our Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. Washington County is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. In that spirit, we encourage applicants of varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. About the program: The WIC program focuses on nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and diet screening, growth monitoring, and program referrals for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age. WIC serves families from many different cultural and ethnic traditions, languages, backgrounds, and abilities. It is designed to promote positive health outcomes, strengthen life course nutrition and health, and reduce health disparities of the populations we serve. To find more about our program, visit: Women, Infants & Children. About the Opportunity: The Nutritionist in the WIC Program is responsible for participant enrollment, orientation, benefit issuance, and participant file maintenance. The Nutritionist identifies and makes nutrition and other health related referrals, performs participant risk assessments, and provides professional nutrition education in individual and group settings. The Nutritionist also provides participant-centered nutrition and breastfeeding information, education, and high-risk counseling to WIC participants. In addition, this position assesses participant nutrition status and eligibility for the WIC Supplemental Food Program. The Nutritionist travels to several clinic locations in Washington County (Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Tigard) and conducts home visits, as needed. Due to the nature of responsibilities, this position is not eligible for remote work. Desired Attributes: Experience in screening, counseling, and providing information or education to WIC participants Training or experience in the WIC Program regulations for eligibility, food benefits, and education Ability to represent and advocate for varied background communities and/or experience with currently or formerly accessing WIC services Education or experience in the principles of public health, maternal and child nutrition education, and breastfeeding education Training and experience with participant-centered counseling and assessment techniques for participants with varied backgrounds and needs Experience in delivering trainings, presentations, and/or public speaking Knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by individuals and families related to unlawful treatment based on race and/or socio-economic status Direct breastfeeding experience or formal lactation education is highly desirable Bilingual Positions: Designated bilingual positions require the incumbents to possess Spanish bilingual skills, including precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessment test(s) in a selected language, positions that are eligible for the bilingual differential pay will offer in an amount of 5% of the base pay rate, or a flat rate of seventy-five ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater. Pay periods are every two weeks. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above! ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Public Health Nutritionist. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: A Master's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field. OR A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field; AND 9 months of experience in responsible experience as a nutritionist in education, social service, maternal and child health, public health, nutrition, or dietetics., including supervised internships. ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS License : Are a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND); OR Registered Dietitian eligible (must be able to obtain Registered Dietitian status within six months of appointment); OR Completion of all necessary requirements to meet qualifications to serve as a nutrition professional by the credentialing entity in their country of origin. Additional Requirements: Some positions in this classification may require fluency in another language, which may include oral and written proficiency. Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy-Vehicles. Must be prepared to respond to public health emergencies or exercises at any time, except while on scheduled vacation or other leave. Must successfully complete basic incident management courses and participate in emergency response trainings as requested. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately* from your application.* SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Selection Process Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Depending on the number of applications received, we may conduct additional screening based on the preferred qualifications. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial screening process as soon as possible. Reference Checks: We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate(s), generally 3-4 professional references. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the final candidate(s) and the hiring manager will extend a conditional offer of appointment. Post-Offer Check: The final candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving record check as pre-employment conditions. If offered for a bilingual position, additional oral and written bilingual proficiency tests are required. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all pre-employment condition(s) have been met. Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family. Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Yeji_Seo@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.GovernmentJobs.com/home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. * Washington County is a drug-free workplace *