Nutritionist I - WIC Benton Park
Company: Clinica Sierra Vista
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest
Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to
serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and
support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low,
moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural
backgrounds who speak several languages. We don’t inquire about
immigration status because we simply don’t need to know. If you
come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. As we grow
our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is
always 1. Why work for us? Competitive pay which matches your
abilities and experience Health coverage for you and your family
Generous number of vacation days per year A robust wellness plan
and health club discounts Continuing education assistance to grow
and further your talents 403(B) plan with company matching
Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job
details below and then click “apply.” We're looking for someone to
join our team as a Nutritionist I who: The Nutrition Educator is a
member of the nutrition education team. The Nutrition Educator
conducts nutrition education services in the context of a program
to reduce the risk associated with nutritional deficiencies in the
population they serve. The Nutrition Educator works under the
leadership of the Dietitian Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor.
Essential Functions: Provide quality customer service to clients
and team members with an attitude of helpfulness, dignity and
respect. Provide counseling to WIC participants at moderate to
high-risk level and document in the WIC Sise system. Develop and
record an individualized nutrition care plan according to
established protocol. Submit the required documentation and billing
documents for reimbursement (for CPSP encounters) in EHR Electronic
Health Record Conduct nutrition health education classes to
participants, staff and the community as needed. Participate in
community outreach and promotional activities. Assist the Dietitian
Supervisor or Nutritionist Supervisor in managing the services of
the site including auditing of staff files to assess WIC policy
competency, offer feedback and mentoring to employees regarding the
outcome of those audits and conduct CPSP risk charting and staff
training. Willingness to work at multiple sites as needed and help
by phone. Provide education and support of breastfeeding and
promote a breastfeeding friendly environment. Comply with
established Clinica Sierra Vista and WIC policies. Maintain
confidentiality and security at all times. Support the mission of
Clinica Sierra Vista and the WIC program. Assist in certifying
staff to WNA status, once WNA certification is obtained. Reasonable
and predictable in person attendance. Other duties as required.
You'll be successful with the following qualifications: Bachelor’s
or master’s degree in Nutrition with a GPA of 3.0 or above. DPD
Verification Statement in nutrition is required. (A.) If bachelor's
degree is in Nutrition with GPA of 3.0 and DPD verification
statement, must have master’s degree earned or in process. This may
be in Nutrition or other related fields. Leadership/volunteer
experience and involvement in extracurricular activities related to
nutrition and dietetics preferred. Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft
office and Word processing applications. Valid CA driver’s license
and current auto insurance. Member of American Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics. Detailed oriented. Excellent verbal & written
communication skills. Strong work ethic. Ability to handle multiple
tasks well. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work well
independently and with others. Ability to follow directions, learn
new skills and meet deadlines. Ability to work in changing
environment. Culturally competent. Bilingual ability
(English/Spanish) desirable. Experience or desire to work with
low-income and vulnerable families/individuals. Clinica Sierra
Vista values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity,
equality, and recognizes that the organization derives its strength
from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As
leaders in healthcare industry, we aspire to be an employer of
choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these
core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and
dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders,
religions, cultures, political affiliations and lifestyles thrive.
Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that
empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to
our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
Clinica Sierra Vista is an equal opportunity employer and strives
to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without
regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability,
medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran
status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or
local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and
embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our
team!
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