Nutritionist I - WIC Benton Park
Company: Clinica Sierra Vista
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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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