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Nutrition Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs apply, so your nationality affects your timeline to lawful permanent residence.
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The primary job responsibility of the Nutrition Education Specialist is to greet and initiate exceptional patient service to all stakeholders, fulfill job expectations and task assignments efficiently and effectively.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Successfully completes of required training.
- Greets and assists all individuals who present to the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) department.
- Cleans, maintains, sets up, and organizes the laboratory equipment to meet local and state quality assurance standards at the beginning and end of the day.
- Explains the mission of the WIC Program, the eligibility requirements, process for the services provided, voter registration process, rights and responsibilities, programs we refer, and other basic information.
- Determines what type of appointment(s) is/are needed and schedules appointment(s) in HANDS.
- Ensures the Separation of Duties by completing income verification and other approved tasks within the scope of work.
- Performs all the work required to administer and provide WIC services to eligible participants according to the Arizona WIC Program Policies and Procedures Manual (WIC PPM).
- Documents required data in HANDS and inputs accurate information.
- Answers basic questions, and initiates assistance for other requests outside of their scope.
- Transfers in-state and out-of-state clients in person and by video.
- Completes accurate height, length, and weight measurements, and hemoglobin values to help determine WIC eligibility.
- Provides nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each participant.
- Provides follow-up breastfeeding support to participants.
- Provides mandatory and appropriate additional referrals reflecting the needs of the individual WIC participants.
- Documents nutrition services provided, including referrals and follow-up to referrals.
- Ensures that screening and referrals for lead testing and immunizations using a documented immunization record is performed.
- Provides participant-centered nutrition and breastfeeding support services to WIC participants and offers Mountain Park Health Center (MPHC) approved resources and incentives.
- Facilitates goal setting for behavioral change and follow-up on goals set.
- Provides breastfeeding support and promotes a culture of breastfeeding.
- Promotes breastfeeding to WIC participants and provides breastfeeding education and support and refers to and promotes the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program, when appropriate.
- Prescribes and tailors a food package appropriate to the participant's nutritional risk(s), category, and preferences and issues food benefits as set forth in the WIC PPM.
- Provides program participants with information about available health and social services to which the participant could be referred. The participant shall be provided with written information regarding community services and referrals in accordance with the WIC PPM and MPHC referral procedures.
- Provides information, check for understanding, and document training to participants on program rules, regulations, WIC approved foods, use of eWIC cards, and food benefit use and redemption.
- Schedules group education for eligible participants.
- Offers and provides nutrition information.
- Utilizes the hardware, software, and training provided by the Arizona WIC Program to operate the Contractor's portion of the WIC Computer Data System (HANDS).
- Completes all data elements required in HANDS as outlined in the WIC PPM.
- Document the Nutrition Discussion Contact with the appropriate note after each service.
- Maintains integrity of the program by keeping confidential information secure.
- Maintains security and inventory of food benefit supplies.
- Attends meetings, training, and conferences as required.
- Issues and receives breast pumps at the clinic.
- Travels to multiple locations during shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in WIC
- IBCLC Certification
- Bilingual Spanish
INTRODUCTION
The primary job responsibility of the Nutrition Education Specialist is to greet and initiate exceptional patient service to all stakeholders, fulfill job expectations and task assignments efficiently and effectively.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Successfully completes of required training.
- Greets and assists all individuals who present to the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) department.
- Cleans, maintains, sets up, and organizes the laboratory equipment to meet local and state quality assurance standards at the beginning and end of the day.
- Explains the mission of the WIC Program, the eligibility requirements, process for the services provided, voter registration process, rights and responsibilities, programs we refer, and other basic information.
- Determines what type of appointment(s) is/are needed and schedules appointment(s) in HANDS.
- Ensures the Separation of Duties by completing income verification and other approved tasks within the scope of work.
- Performs all the work required to administer and provide WIC services to eligible participants according to the Arizona WIC Program Policies and Procedures Manual (WIC PPM).
- Documents required data in HANDS and inputs accurate information.
- Answers basic questions, and initiates assistance for other requests outside of their scope.
- Transfers in-state and out-of-state clients in person and by video.
- Completes accurate height, length, and weight measurements, and hemoglobin values to help determine WIC eligibility.
- Provides nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each participant.
- Provides follow-up breastfeeding support to participants.
- Provides mandatory and appropriate additional referrals reflecting the needs of the individual WIC participants.
- Documents nutrition services provided, including referrals and follow-up to referrals.
- Ensures that screening and referrals for lead testing and immunizations using a documented immunization record is performed.
- Provides participant-centered nutrition and breastfeeding support services to WIC participants and offers Mountain Park Health Center (MPHC) approved resources and incentives.
- Facilitates goal setting for behavioral change and follow-up on goals set.
- Provides breastfeeding support and promotes a culture of breastfeeding.
- Promotes breastfeeding to WIC participants and provides breastfeeding education and support and refers to and promotes the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program, when appropriate.
- Prescribes and tailors a food package appropriate to the participant's nutritional risk(s), category, and preferences and issues food benefits as set forth in the WIC PPM.
- Provides program participants with information about available health and social services to which the participant could be referred. The participant shall be provided with written information regarding community services and referrals in accordance with the WIC PPM and MPHC referral procedures.
- Provides information, check for understanding, and document training to participants on program rules, regulations, WIC approved foods, use of eWIC cards, and food benefit use and redemption.
- Schedules group education for eligible participants.
- Offers and provides nutrition information.
- Utilizes the hardware, software, and training provided by the Arizona WIC Program to operate the Contractor's portion of the WIC Computer Data System (HANDS).
- Completes all data elements required in HANDS as outlined in the WIC PPM.
- Document the Nutrition Discussion Contact with the appropriate note after each service.
- Maintains integrity of the program by keeping confidential information secure.
- Maintains security and inventory of food benefit supplies.
- Attends meetings, training, and conferences as required.
- Issues and receives breast pumps at the clinic.
- Travels to multiple locations during shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in WIC
- IBCLC Certification
- Bilingual Spanish
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Nutrition Specialist
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
An EB-2 petition requires a master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level candidates. Confirm which category your credentials support before targeting employers, since PERM documentation requirements differ by tier.
Verify your prevailing wage category early
DOL assigns Nutrition Specialist roles to one of four wage levels based on duties and experience. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for your target metro area before negotiations, since your employer's PERM must certify a wage at or above that level.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have actively filed employment-based green card sponsorships for nutrition and dietetics roles. Targeting companies with a documented PERM history means you're approaching organizations that already understand the process and have HR infrastructure to support it.
Prepare your O*NET occupation evidence
PERM requires the employer to define the job's minimum requirements precisely. Pull the O*NET profile for Nutrition Specialist roles to align your resume and job description with the standard occupational duties, which helps your employer draft PERM documentation that accurately reflects the position without triggering a DOL audit.
Negotiate I-140 filing before the PERM expires
An approved PERM labor certification is valid for 180 days. Confirm with your employer that they intend to file the I-140 petition with USCIS within that window. If your employer delays and the PERM lapses, the entire labor certification process must restart, adding months to your timeline.
Track your priority date and plan for portability
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar nutrition-related role without losing your place in the queue, as long as your original I-140 was approved.
Green Card Nutrition Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Nutrition Specialist role qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. EB-2 applies if the position requires a master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related discipline, or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive specialized experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled work experience. Your employer's job requirements, not just your credentials, determine which category the PERM labor certification targets.
How does green card sponsorship for a Nutrition Specialist differ from H-1B sponsorship?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker was available. The employer then files an I-140 with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may face significant priority-date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM recruitment test require for a Nutrition Specialist position?
DOL requires the employer to conduct a good-faith recruitment effort before filing PERM, using specific advertising methods such as job postings, newspaper ads, and internal job announcements over a defined period. The employer must document that no qualified, available U.S. worker applied and was rejected without lawful cause. The Nutrition Specialist role's minimum requirements stated in those ads must exactly match the PERM application, so any mismatch can trigger a denial or audit.
Where can I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Nutrition Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your applications on organizations that have completed PERM filings for nutrition or dietetics positions reduces the risk of spending months in an interview process only to learn the company has never navigated employment-based sponsorship before.
What happens to my priority date if I need to change employers during the green card process?
If your original employer's I-140 was approved, you can ask a new employer to file a new I-140 and retain your earlier priority date, which keeps your place in the per-country queue. Separately, once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar nutrition-related occupation without jeopardizing your pending application, even if your original sponsoring employer withdraws the petition.