Qualified Nutritionist

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Qualified Nutritionist will be responsible for the nutrition assessment component of the program, along with other administrative duties as assigned by a supervisor. This is a full-time, hybrid position, with potential for remote work 1-2 days per week after completing the probationary period. Applicants must currently reside in New York State. The role involves assisting the Program Director in the overall operation of the WIC program and satellite sites, developing and implementing individual care plans (ICPs), overseeing high-risk care, and providing guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff. The position also includes coordinating nutrition education, referring participants to other services, tracking progress, conducting program orientations, collecting certification information, and ensuring efficient assessment and education processes. Leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services, as well as orienting, training, and mentoring new staff, is also a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Able to work a flexible schedules changes and overtime as needed.
Able to work well with others with team spirit.
Applicants must currently reside in New York State.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Zoom Preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director in the overall operation of the WIC program and satellite sites.
Develop and implement individual care plans (ICPs) and oversee high risk care to all participants.
Provide oversight and guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff.
Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each high-risk participant.
Refer high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
Track high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes.
Conduct program orientation, including explaining program benefits, issuing eWIC card, setting up WIC2GO, providing list of authorized vendors, and enrolling clients into WIC health.
Collect information for the certification process including verifying identity, income and residency.
Provide referrals to health and social services, and document in participant’s record.
Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services.
Provide leadership and assistance in orienting, training and mentoring new local agency (LA) staff.
Provide leadership in developing, conducting and evaluating nutrition training for LA staff in nutrition education topics.