Posted 2mo ago

Qualified Nutritionist

@ Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York, United States
$60k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities:Conduct assessment, Coordinate education, Lead staff mentoring
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition; strong communication; flexible schedule; team player; bilingual preferred; proficiency in MS Teams, Office, and Zoom.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Zoom
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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 WIC health.
  • 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

    Position Requirement: 

    • 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.
    • Bilingual Preferred..
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Zoom Preferred.

      BENEFITS:

      1. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
      2. Paid Holidays (15)
      3. Paid time off (Vacation + sick time)
      4. Flexible Savings Account
      5. Tuition Reimbursement
      6. 403B

      Non-Union 

      Mon - Fri / 9:00-5:00PM

      Salary: $60,000

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