Nutrition Assistant

BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant supports WIC Nutritionists and the Nutrition Coordinator with implementing and promoting nutrition education activities in the WIC Program. The role supports nutrition staff by gathering information for nutrition assessments and, as trained, obtaining anthropometric and hematological data. The Nutrition Assistant also functions as a WIC Associate in day-to-day operations, rotates to satellite locations to provide WIC services, and performs WIC Associate duties as required. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One year of experience working with children and families.
• Computer skills required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse public.
• Availability to work on weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Post-high-school education preferred.
• Knowledge of NYWIC preferred.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish, French, or Creole is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Qualified Nutritionist with clinic and office duties.
• Gather information for nutrition assessments and, as trained, obtain anthropometric and hematological data.
• Participate in breastfeeding promotion and support.
• Issue food packages that do not require medical documentation after they have been prescribed by the Qualified Nutritionist.
• Refer participants to health and social services and document follow-up.
• Identify participants who should be referred to a Qualified Nutritionist.
• Assist the Qualified Nutritionist in planning and evaluating participant-centered nutrition education, including food demonstrations and healthy-lifestyle activities.
• Perform WIC Associate duties in the day-to-day operation of the program and help maintain smooth operations.
• Rotate to satellite locations to provide WIC services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED