Nutritionist

Public Health Solutions • New York, NY

75d • $46,750 - $49,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Center Manager, the Qualified Nutritionist is responsible for the assessment of the WIC eligibility of applicants, direct implementation of nutrition education components, participant-centered nutrition services and support to WIC clients.

Specifically, the Qualified Nutritionist will:

Verifies and documents eligibility of WIC participants to enroll eligible applicants.
Provides general knowledge of WIC program and orientation to new participants.
Participates in the administration of the WIC program and evaluation of documents.
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.
Provides individual and facilitated group discussion using the Participant Centered Nutrition Education (PCNE) technique.
Ensures relevant and current information transfer regarding pregnancy, nutrition, and/or health concerns.
Assists in evaluating and developing literature, posters, videos and DVDs.
Conducts Participant Centered Nutrition Assessment (PCNA) to motivate WIC participants and help improve their health and nutrition status.
Performs client anthropometric and hematological measurements on site to prevent delay in benefits between physician visits.
Undergoes annual anthropometric and hematological training on site.
Paticipates in all other activities that contribute to the efficient operation of the WIC Center.
Ability to travel and work at other WIC centers in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
Attends all mandatory trainings and meetings.
Paticipates in program outreach to Local Organizations and Community Partners (Subject to travel).

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in Food and Nutrition, including at least 18 semester credits in nutrition.
• Entry-level computer skills.
• Foreign degrees considered- Must be Translated and Verified by World Education Services.
• Two years of professional experience in nutrition.
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with computers, basic word processing, and good data entry skill.
• Bilingual required (Spanish).
• Possess strong communication skills (listening, written, oral, and public speaking).
• Dedicated to helping improve the lives of disenfranchised and marginalized communities.
• Excellent team player with the ability to be flexible and work collaboratively and respectfully.
• Ability to embrace diversity; Possesses people and cultural competency skills.
• Work collaboratively both internally and externally and engage in consensus-based decision making.
• Must be reliable and very organized with strong time management.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Able to assist with receiving, sorting and storing inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian preferred but not required: Completion of an approved hospital dietetic internship which satisfies requirements for Registered Dietitian (The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) or RD eligible and NY State certification.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and documents eligibility of WIC participants to enroll eligible applicants.
• Provides general knowledge of WIC program and orientation to new participants.
• Participates in the administration of the WIC program and evaluation of documents.
• 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.
• Provides individual and facilitated group discussion using the Participant Centered Nutrition Education (PCNE) technique.
• Ensures relevant and current information transfer regarding pregnancy, nutrition, and/or health concerns.
• Assists in evaluating and developing literature, posters, videos and DVDs.
• Conducts Participant Centered Nutrition Assessment (PCNA) to motivate WIC participants and help improve their health and nutrition status.
• Performs client anthropometric and hematological measurements on site to prevent delay in benefits between physician visits.
• Undergoes annual anthropometric and hematological training on site.
• Participates in all other activities that contribute to the efficient operation of the WIC Center.
• Ability to travel and work at other WIC centers in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
• Attends all mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Participates in program outreach to Local Organizations and Community Partners (Subject to travel).

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing training and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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