Nutritionist

Catholic Charities of Buffalo•Niagara Falls, NY

About The Position

Catholic Charities is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist (CPA) in Niagara County . The Nutritionist works cooperatively with all staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow. Administers the nutrition related components of the WIC Program, following the policies and procedures of the NYS Department of Health WIC Program Manual. Determines participant medical and nutritional eligibility. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals, children, and families through a wide range of programs. As the most comprehensive human service provider in Western New York, we serve eight counties with over 40 professionally staffed locations. Our services include counseling for all ages, emergency assistance (including 8 food pantries), mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness programs, services for older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance , and various family support programs.

Requirements

Nutrition and Diabetic Technician, registered (DTR/NDTR) OR Bachelor's degree in appropriate health-related field from an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition.
Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Basic computer skills
Must have reliable transportation, with the ability to travel to other WIC sites and transport equipment (sometimes in the middle of workday) such as laptops, printers, medical equipment, nutrition materials and scanners.
Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS) by phone or in person.
May conduct all duties of the Nutrition Assistant (NA) and Program Support Staff.
Assist participant with WIC Health online nutrition education.
Enroll participants by completing a nutritional assessment, program eligibility and determine nutrition risk.
Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue, and reissue all food packages.
Document nutrition services provided, including referrals and follow-up.
Review and approve formula requests requiring medical documentation in consultation with the Health Care Provider.
Conducts nutrition risk assessment to determine all nutrition risk criteria and program eligibility.
Identify the need for an Individual Care Plan and refer to the Qualified Nutritionist, as appropriate.
Carry out the High-Risk Care Plan established by the Qualified Nutritionist and provide participant centered nutrition counseling for the high risk participant.
Work in conjunction with the Qualified Nutritionist to ensure continuity of care and to decide when the high risk care plan can be closed.
Coordinates nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each participant.
Conducts breastfeeding assessments and provides counseling in regard to any breastfeeding concern or issues.
Refer to Designated Breastfeeding Expert as needed.
Refers participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
Tracks high-risk participants' progress in improving their health and document for outcomes.
Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
Complete required Catholic Charities, WIC and DOH trainings.
Maintain continuing education credits as required by position.
Comply with the Agency's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your position in the WIC program and Catholic Charities.
Provides leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new Local Agency staff.
Provides oversight and guidance to the NA staff and support staff.
Travels to all sites, transports laptops, computers and other equipment to sites.
May have to lift up to 30lbs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

37.5 hours per week
13 paid holidays
25 PTO days per year ( P ro-rated based on first year start date)
Comprehensive health, dental & visi on offerings for full-time
Employer-paid life insurance for full-time
Ancillary benefit offerings for full-time
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for full-time
Health Savings Account (HSA) when electing a high deductible health plan for full-time
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Plan ( Eligible a fter first pay period) with employer contribution after six months
Training & Development Opportunities