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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/ Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay rate: $43.00/hr. w2
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
Apr 06, 2026
Title: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/ Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered Duration: 6+ months Pay rate: $43.00/hr. w2 Location: Harrisburg, PA 17120 Shift timings: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (1/2 hr. unpaid lunch) BG/DT required: Yes Job Description: This role has the option for Tele-work with occasional travel for trainings and meetings, as needed. The Nutrition Services Representative will be responsible for providing virtual WIC services, also known as tele WIC, to program applicants and participants for local WIC agencies across the state of Pennsylvania. Required Qualifications: Nutritionist (bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from an accredited institution with a major in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or a degree in another health science field, such as Public Health or Home Economics, with a minor in Nutrition); Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or RDN-Eligible through the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR), Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR), Registered Nurse, Physician's Assistant (certified by the National Committee on Certification of Physician's Assistants), or Physician. RDNs (or those who are RDN-eligible), NDTRs and Nutritionists are preferred. Required Experience: One year of experience in the community/public health nutrition setting or one year of related graduate work. Prior WIC experience strongly preferred. Conduct a thorough participant assessment and document identification of WIC risk code(s). Prepare nutrition and breastfeeding care plans and document contacts for participants. Prescribe and tailor food packages for participants. Deliver and document nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support. Refer participants to other health and social services and document such referrals. Provide and document appropriate follow-up to referrals. Participate in meetings and continuing education programs as appropriate to job duties. Required Skills: Ability to apply advanced principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics, breastfeeding, and maternal child health concepts. Ability to present educational information using a variety of teaching aids such as pamphlets, flyers, posters, slides, food demonstrations, breast models, etc. Ability to present ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, using language appropriate to the audience. Counseling and motivational interviewing skills. Knowledge of anthropometric measurement techniques and the use and interpretation of growth charts and prenatal weight gain grids. Knowledge of correct hematological testing procedures. Knowledge of correct procedures for determining WIC Risk Code(s) and ability to analyze participants' nutritional needs. Ability to interpret public health nutrition policies and procedures. Familiarity with various community resources, including health and social services. Exceptional customer service skills. Literacy and language skills appropriate to address the needs of population served.