Functions of the position include, but are not limited to: determine participant eligibility, including identity, income, residency, categorical and nutritional risk; provide nutrition support and education; conduct nutrition education and health assessments; provide breastfeeding education and support; link clients to appropriate health and social resources; offer nutrition related technical assistance to team members; deliver nutrition education in community settings; collaborate on setting nutrition, outreach, and breastfeeding goals for the population served; provide maternal and child health services, including developmental screenings, infant safe sleep education, and promotion of immunizations, oral health, and other public health initiatives; build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and providers to enhance referrals and explore innovative partnership opportunities. The NE counsels high-risk participants in consultation with a Registered Dietitian, provides nutrition related technical assistance to team members, provides nutrition education in community settings, and works collaboratively to develop nutrition, outreach, and breastfeeding goals for the population served.