Qualified Nutritionist

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center•New York, NY

13d•$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the nutrition assessment component of the program as well as other administrative duties as assigned by a supervisor. Hybrid work-Full time. To assist the Program Director in the overall operation of the WIC program and satellite sites.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Other duties as assigned