Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition)
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Nutrition Associate - MOVH - Mid Ohio Valley Health Department - Wood Co.
State of West Virginia
MOVH - Mid Ohio Valley Health Department
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$35,702 - $61,628
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping families in the WIC program by checking eligibility based on income, providing simple nutrition advice, supporting breastfeeding, and conducting basic health checks like measuring height and weight.
It also includes preparing educational materials, participating in community events, and handling some office tasks.
A good fit would be someone with a background in health or nutrition who enjoys working directly with people, especially women and children, and is comfortable with public outreach.
Key Requirements
- Associate degree in health, nutrition, child development, or behavioral sciences, or 60 semester hours with at least 12 in those fields
- Ability to determine income eligibility for WIC and FMNP programs per federal and state guidelines
- Skills in conducting health screenings, including hematological and anthropometric measurements
- Experience providing basic nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling, and referrals to health services
- Proficiency in computer programs like Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and WIC management systems
- Capability to prepare lesson plans, maintain inventory of educational materials, and participate in community outreach
- General clerical support and office coverage as needed
Full Job Description
Vacancies: 1Wood County
Under general supervision at the full-performance level, this position performs paraprofessional work for the West Virginia Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program including determining income eligibility, health screening, referrals to health and human service programs, basic nutrition education and breastfeeding education. The incumbent will provide basic nutrition and breastfeeding assessment, education and counseling to groups and individuals. The incumbent will certify participants in the WIC program and provide breastfeeding counseling to WIC participants which are governed by federal regulations and state and local policies and procedures. Perform related work as required.
Examples of work may include, but not limited to the following:
- Assists with providing information about healthful foods, food buying and food preparation.
- Assists in nutrition education and breastfeeding support activities of low nutrition risk WIC participants
- Prepares materials and lesson plans to distribute throughout the nine counties served by WIC in the Mid Ohio Valley, as well as ordering and maintaining inventory of educational materials and supplies.
- Verifies applicant identity, residency, and income by state and federal guidelines for WIC Program and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) eligibility.
- Conducts health surveillance laboratory duties, including, acquiring and recording hematological measurements, acquiring and plotting anthropometric measurements, explains procedures to clients and maintains and calibrates medical equipment.
- Uses variety of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, WIC eligibility and benefit issuance Management Information Systems, as well as various State Databases.
- Participates in community outreach events to promote WIC agency.
- Provides clerical support and office coverage for regional, multi-departmental office as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Training: Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in a health, nutrition, child development, or behavioral sciences field.
OR
Substitution: Successful completion of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 12 semester hours in health, nutrition, child development, or behavioral sciences field may substitute for the required training.
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