Nutritionist

Community Progress Council Inc • Hanover, PA

2h • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Progress Council, Inc. (CPC) is seeking a Nutritionist for its Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. The role supports the health and well-being of women, infants, and children by providing nutrition education, individualized counseling, and connections to health and community services. Part-time hours are available in Hanover, or full-time hours are available split between Hanover (three days) and York (two days).

Requirements

• Be a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), registration-eligible, or hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, nutrition science, or a related field.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, a physical examination, and TB testing.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to satellite clinic locations as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, resolve challenges, and follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and use WIC and other program-related software systems.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related professional experience is preferred; relevant graduate-level coursework may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Arabic.
• Active listening and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and community partners.
• Empathy, respect, and professionalism in serving participants.
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
• Ability to deliver quality results and strive to exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

• Determine WIC eligibility and support participant enrollment.
• Provide personalized nutrition education and healthy lifestyle guidance.
• Connect participants with healthcare, social services, and community resources.
• Deliver nutrition education through individual counseling, group sessions, and presentations.
• Conduct measurements, growth assessments, and hematological screenings.
• Identify nutritional and medical risk factors to support participant well-being.
• Explain WIC policies, procedures, and nutrition best practices to participants and community members.

Benefits

• Medical coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid dental coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid vision coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% match.
• Generous paid time off.
• 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time