WIC Maternal and Child Nutritionist III

About this role

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire

General Summary

Location: Pontiac, Southfield, Farmington Hills, MI (Hybrid) Compensation: $70,603 - $94,595 annually This position is grant funded Internal position title: Public Health Nutritionist III

Make a Lasting Impact on Families in Your Community

Are you a Registered Dietitian who believes nutrition is foundational to lifelong health? As a WIC Maternal and Child Nutritionist III, you will directly support pregnant individuals, infants, and young children across Oakland County by delivering evidence-based nutrition counseling, education, and facilitate access to other services to improve health outcomes where it matters most. This position will also play a lead role in assisting with coordinating breastfeeding promotion efforts and services for Oakland County WIC. This role blends clinical expertise, public health impact, education, and community engagement.

What You’ll Do

Provide Direct Nutrition Care • Deliver individualized nutrition counseling for pregnant and postpartum clients, infants, and young children. • Conduct nutritional, growth and development screenings to identify nutritional risk and provide appropriate intervention. • Perform dietary assessments. • Develop therapeutic and non-therapeutic meal plans tailored to practical family preferences, medical needs, and culturally responsive guidance. • Develop individual care plans and coordinate specialized feeding prescriptions with medical providers for high-risk clients. • Maintain accurate electronic health records and documentation.

Educate & Empower • Lead engaging nutrition education sessions for expectant parents, families, and individuals. • Create and adapt educational materials that meet the needs of diverse populations. • Support breastfeeding promotion and maternal-child health initiatives. • Provide consultation to community organizations to strengthen nutrition access.

Strengthen Public Health Programs • Assist in developing and implementing Countywide nutrition initiatives. • Strengthen community health and safety by offering wraparound services to families. • Participate in activities that address food insecurity in Oakland County.

Lead & Collaborate • Provide guidance and support to other staff and students. • Collaborate with nurses, health educators, and community partners to ensure comprehensive care. • Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices in dietetics and public health nutrition.

Why You’ll Love It

You’ll Make a Measurable Difference Your work directly supports healthy pregnancies, infant growth, and child development. The impact you make is immediate, meaningful, and generational.

You’ll Practice Public Health Dietetics at Its Best This role goes beyond one-on-one counseling. You’ll influence community health, contribute to improving health outcomes and help shape nutrition services across Oakland County. You will also have the unique opportunity to advance your breastfeeding consulting skill set with support from the WIC division.

You’ll Work With Purpose-Driven Professionals Join a collaborative team committed to health equity, prevention, and serving diverse communities.

You’ll Experience Variety From clinic-based counseling to community outreach you will experience diverse work tasks serving various populations and geographic areas of Oakland County. Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health Nutrition, Foods & Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field of study. NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://naces.org/members.html ).  The degree evaluation will be required for application processing. • Be certified as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. • Have had at least three (3) years of full‑time professional dietetics work experience in a public health or outpatient dietetic setting. NOTE: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Nutrition, Foods & Nutrition, Dietetics, or closely related area may be substituted for one year of experience. • Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license. Out of country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.   • Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification. • Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize the principles, methods, and materials of modern dietetic practice. • Considerable ability to apply the principles of dietetics and nutrition to the planning of therapeutic and normal diets. • Considerable ability to communicate with public health program staff, volunteers, referred clients, and othe

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