Health Educator / Nutritionist – Public Health

About the role

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Educator/Nutritionist to join the North Central Health District’s WIC program. Under supervision, you will promote and improve individual and community health by helping women, infants, and children adopt healthier behaviors.

Key responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and special needs of women, infants, and children using health records and dietary questionnaires.
• Provide counseling, develop care plans, and set goal‑oriented changes using Motivational Interviewing.
• Document encounters with SOAP notes in electronic medical records.
• Make referrals and coordinate care with health‑care providers and community agencies.
• Collect and analyze data to identify community needs and evaluate program outcomes.

Required profile

• Ability to assess nutritional status and special needs of target populations.
• Experience or training in counseling and goal‑setting techniques.
• Familiarity with documenting health information using SOAP format.

Required skills

• Motivational Interviewing
• SOAP documentation
• Electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Data collection and analysis

What we offer

• Professional impact in a statewide public‑health agency.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work‑life balance.
• Collaborative, diverse team environment.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.