Nutrition Coordinator - Full Time; 2193-202-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•Queens, NY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. WIC Program offers eligible participants food benefits for healthy foods together with nutrition counseling, health education, farmer’s market vouchers, breastfeeding support, referrals to health care providers, and social services. The program is dedicated to improving the pregnancy outcomes. The goal is to assist to reduce the number of low birth weight in infants, to encourage breastfeeding, to support the growth and the development of infants and children. The Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of nutrition programs and initiatives in the WIC Program. Under the supervisor of the WIC Director, the WIC Nutrition Coordinator will develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition policies and strategies to promote healthy eating habits and overall wellness. Provide appropriate training in Quality Assurance for nutrition staff and program support staff directly and provide oversight of agency staff participation such as conferences, workshops, programs, statewide and local events sponsored by other agencies and organization. This position requires strong leadership skills, nutritional expertise, and a passion for promoting healthy lifestyles.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN); or Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university
Meets WIC Qualified Nutritionist requirements.
Minimum 2 years WIC experience.
Ability to work extended hours as needed (early morning appointments, evenings and Saturdays).
Ability to travel through the five boroughs as needed.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of the agency’s nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support plan.
Functions as a WIC Qualified Nutritionist, providing nutrition education and certification duties, as necessary.
Ensure that quality nutrition services are provided to WIC participants.
Develop a training plan for staff who provide nutrition services.
Provide nutrition in-service training to staff who provide nutrition services to keep abreast of current nutrition policy and issues.
Oversee procedures used to fulfill food and formula prescriptions and coordinate with medical providers, as appropriate.
Oversee development of nutrition education materials.
Participate in local and state workgroups to improve nutrition and program services.
Coordinate nutrition services with other WIC program operations, sponsoring agency, and community organizations.
Stay current with up-to-date nutrition information and shares with agency staff by attending professional conferences, meetings, seminars, training, and WIC Association functions.
Provide technical assistance and consultation to other agency staff and other health professionals in nutrition service areas.
Will support the Breastfeeding Coordinator (BFC).
Will assist with Outreach implementation per program needs.
Coordinate student internships including recruiting student interns, orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of interns.