C​/S Nutritionist

Introduction

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This position assesses nutrition risks/needs and determines eligibility for the Women, Infant & Children (WIC) program. The role conducts initial and re‑certification, provides nutrition education, and assesses biochemical parameters such as hemoglobin measurements and other pertinent labs to determine risk level. The position consults physicians and health care professionals to determine nutritional needs, menus, and dietary restrictions. Additionally, it coordinates with breastfeeding and peer counselors to promote optimal health and nutrition for newborns.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Consults with physicians and health care personnel to assess and determine nutritional needs, menus and diet restrictions of individuals.
• Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans for regular and modified diets based on assessments of nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and other current health plans.
• Provides nutritional and/or dietary assessment to educate individuals and their care providers.
• Ensures the quality and quantity of food served to meet prescribed diets and nutrient requirements.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance and direction to food service personnel, health care professionals, agencies, community organizations and the public regarding current nutritional issues and food service presentation and preparation.
• Coordinates nutritional services with other health programs.
• Plans, organizes and conducts training for food service personnel and health care professionals.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.
• May oversee the work of support staff.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food and Nutrition from a US regionally accredited college or university, with coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

In addition, this posting may be closed on or before 07/08/2026 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at…