Program Nutritionist Wic

City of East Orange•East Orange, NJ

About The Position

Under direction, the Program Nutritionist develops and implements dietary plans based on nutritional assessments and individuals’ special nutritional needs. The position works with physicians and other health team members to coordinate nutrition care plans with other care plans. It is funded through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) grant; continued employment depends on the availability and continuation of grant funding. The Program Nutritionist assesses clients’ nutrition and socioeconomic circumstances, provides individual and group nutrition counseling and instruction, supports community outreach and program enrollment, and makes referrals based on client needs. Related duties may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major concentration in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food, Food Science, or Food Service Management.
Must have a DPD statement from an accredited ACEND program.
Knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition principles and drug-nutrient interactions across all stages of life.
Ability to understand individuals’ basic, psychological, and social needs, developmental processes, and culturally acquired attitudes and habits.
Submit a resume to apply.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a dietetic internship and professional experience in nutrition totaling one year, or one year of full-time professional experience in nutrition.
Master’s degree and/or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential; encouraged to apply.
Bilingual English/Spanish, English/French, and/or English/Haitian Creole; highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and interpret clients’ nutrition assessment and socioeconomic data.
Discuss issues affecting individuals’ food habits and special dietary needs.
Develop and implement dietary plans based on nutritional assessments and individual needs.
Coordinate nutrition care plans with physicians and other members of the health team.
Provide counseling about diet and food shopping to improve nutritional status.
Give individual or group instruction to people on restricted or nutritionally imbalanced diets, considering their psychological, social, and economic needs.
Participate in field experiences for students in public health nutrition and other public health disciplines.
Participate in community health fairs and support enrollment in the nutritional program.
Provide community referrals based on client needs.
Measure height and weight and conduct bloodwork as needed.