Job Summary
Hamilton Health Center is seeking a Nutritionist I to support our WIC program by providing nutrition assessment, education, and counseling to eligible participants.
This role plays a key part in promoting maternal and child health by delivering individualized nutrition care, supporting healthy outcomes, and connecting participants with essential resources. The Nutritionist I will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure participants receive high-quality, culturally responsive care.
Why Join Hamilton Health Center
Mission-driven organization serving Central Pennsylvania families
Opportunity to make a direct impact on maternal and child health
Collaborative, team-based care environment
Stable, community-focused work setting
Compensation & Benefits
Generous paid time off
Birthday holiday + 7 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Key Responsibilities
Certify and recertify participants for WIC eligibility in accordance with state and federal guidelines
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric and hematological measurements
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
Provide participant-centered nutrition education and counseling using VENA principles
Identify and document nutrition risk factors and maintain accurate participant records
Manage and monitor high-risk participants according to care plans
Prescribe and tailor food packages, including formula changes as appropriate
Refer participants to medical, social, and community resources
Support clinic operations, including satellite clinic coverage as assigned
Participate in trainings, meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, documentation, and confidentiality requirements
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or a related field
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
Reliable transportation
Preferred
Experience in WIC or community nutrition programs
Knowledge of nutrition assessment and counseling practices
Bilingual (Spanish)
Work Environment
Work conducted in clinic settings, including satellite locations
May involve standing, measuring participants, and traveling between sites
All About Hamilton Health Center
Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within Harrisburg, PA and continues to grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania’s residents by delivering high quality, respectful and patient-centered health and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is that every member of our community, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives holistic, quality health care needed to create a healthy community. For over 50 years we have been true to these words. As part of our team, you will work alongside a dedicated team that cares and values those we serve.
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