Dietitian- Float -LDA

Pay Range:

$34.80 - $42.71 Hourly

Health Department

Limited Duration

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

January 11, 2026

This Work Matters!

This is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA). Limited Duration Assignments are expected to last up to two (2) years, but may end sooner.

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission:
We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values:
Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health screenings, growth monitoring, and referrals, along with monthly food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children up to age five. This professional Dietitian position involves providing direct high-risk nutrition counseling, care plans, education, and referrals to WIC participants using dietary, biochemical, medical, and anthropometric data. Dietitians also offer breastfeeding support and serve as consultants to WIC and Health Department staff, delivering all services in a culturally competent and participant-centered manner.

The role requires understanding diverse cultures, traditions, and the impact of racism and socio-economic injustices on health disparities. This specific position is a Limited Duration assignment that floats between WIC locations and may include assisting with staff training and participating in outreach or work groups.

• Provide medical nutrition assessment, education, and care planning for high-risk women, infants, and children
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including evaluation of weight, growth, BMI, blood work, medication use, typical diet, allergies, food insecurity, and other social/medical factors
• Develop individualized care plans and provide counseling/education in a culturally competent and sensitive manner
• Communicate with WIC participants in person, over the phone, and potentially through electronic means
• Determine nutrition risk, provide nutrition education, set goals, and assign food benefits
• Document all services in the State's TWIST electronic records system
• Schedule appropriate follow-up appointments
• Review, assess, and process WIC Medical Documents for appropriate client formula and supplements
• Communicate with health care providers to coordinate care and clarify information
• Offer breastfeeding promotion and information at prenatal WIC appointments
• Provide individualized support, including breast pump issuance and education, to breastfeeding mothers
• Make referrals to community and WIC clinic lactation specialists when necessary.
• Refer participants to local resources (health, food, housing, etc.)
• Serve as the clinic's nutrition content expert, providing consultation to other WIC staff
• Monitor the call back log and perform follow-up calls for food package changes, breastfeeding/formula issues, and review reports for clients needing follow-up

At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community.

Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree
• One (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Must be certified as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission for Dietetic Registration
• A valid BLS/ CPR card or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire is required.

Preferred qualifications are not required. However, we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Bilingual:
  Spanish KSA preferred

The Selection Process:
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