Qualified Nutritionist

External•Brooklyn, NY

1d•$60,000 - $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. 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 wichealth. 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.

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

nutrition assessment
assist the Program Director
Develop and implement individual care plans (ICPs)
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
Refer high-risk participants to other health-related and social services
Track high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes
Conduct program orientation
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