Job Posting CLOSED
WIC Nutritionist - May 2024
Position: Nutritionist
Program: Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC)
Reports to: WIC Director
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday 11am-7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8am-4pm; 37.5 hours per week
Starting Wage: $23 – $25
per hour
Job Function: Provides nutrition assessments
as well as counseling to low-income women, infants and children with dietary,
medical and health risks and coordinates breastfeeding activities by performing
the following duties.
Nutritionist Duties and Responsibilities include
the following. Other duties may be assigned.
·
Responsible
for conducting nutritional assessments including anthropometry, hematology,
dietary, medical and health necessary for the WIC certification process.
·
Develops
appropriate individualized nutrition education plans for high-risk and non-high
risk clients.
·
Provides
nutrition education, diet counseling, referrals, and support to WIC clients.
·
Tailors
and authorizes food packages for participants
·
Provides
instruction on use of farmer’s market coupons and promotes the use of fresh
fruits and vegetables.
·
Assist
with packing and unpacking van at outreach sites, drives van as needed.
·
Responsible
for documentation of nutrition services. Plans, evaluates, and orders materials
for nutrition education.
·
Promotes
breastfeeding.
·
Responsible
for maintaining inventory of medical supplies and NYS publications and orders
as needed.
·
Assist
with the development of the annual Local Agency Compliance and Self-Assessment
Plan.
·
Enters
all data completely and accurately into WIC computer system.
·
Assist
with outreach and community events.
·
Attends
conferences to continue professional development as time and budget allow.
Attend periodic meetings.
Qualifications and Requirements: Registered
Dietician (RD), Nutrition and Dietetics Technician (DTR, NDTR), Registered
Nurse (BSN); or Bachelor’s degree in an health-related field with at least 6
credit hours in nutrition; must receive approval of NYS Health Department to
work as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA). Must have a valid NYS
Driver’s License and pass a background check before employment.
CAPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not
discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally
recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service
member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and
physical or mental disability. CAPCO will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified candidates in adherence of the Americans with Disabilities Act and
New York Human Rights Act.