Nutritionist (PT/FT available)

Community Progress Council Inc • York, PA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community through health and wellness? Do you have a strong foundation in nutrition and dietetics and a desire to empower others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Community Progress Council, Inc. (CPC) is currently seeking a dedicated Nutritionist to join our Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. This vital role focuses on improving the health and well-being of women, infants, and children by providing nutrition education, personalized counseling, and access to essential health services.

Join us in creating a healthier future—one family at a time! Full-time and Part-time available.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Registered or eligible for registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus in one of the following areas: food and nutrition, community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, nutrition science, or a closely related field.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is desired. Alternatively, one year of graduate-level coursework in a related field may be considered in place of professional experience.
• Compliance & Health Clearances: Must successfully complete all required background checks, physical examination, and TB testing.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions in English. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic is desirable.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation is required, along with the ability to travel to satellite clinics to maintain consistent and timely attendance.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Capable of addressing practical challenges and interpreting a variety of instructions in both written and verbal formats.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and able to learn and navigate WIC-related software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Eligibility Assessment: Evaluate and determine applicant eligibility for the WIC program in accordance with established guidelines.
• Personalized Nutrition Counseling: Deliver tailored nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants, supporting healthy lifestyle choices and dietary habits.
• Health & Social Service Referrals: Identify participant needs and provide referrals to appropriate health care providers and community resources.
• Educational Outreach & Engagement: Share nutrition information through dynamic presentations using a variety of formats, including printed materials, visual displays, interactive demonstrations, and group sessions.
• Health Screenings & Assessments: Perform anthropometric measurements, interpret growth charts, and conduct hematological testing to monitor participant health.
• Nutritional Risk Evaluation: Analyze individual nutritional concerns and determine medical/nutritional risk factors to guide intervention strategies.
• Policy Communication: Clearly interpret and communicate public health nutrition policies, procedures, and best practices to individuals and community groups.

Benefits

• medical, paid dental, and paid vision coverage the 1st of the month after the date of hire
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% match
• generous paid time off
• 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• tuition reimbursement opportunities
• pay differential for bilingual staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level