Dietician/Nutritionist I

Stony Brook University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Dietician/Nutritionist I to provide nutrition support primarily in the WIC program. The individual will conduct nutrition counseling, document interactions, and engage with participants both virtually and in-person, contributing to community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Experience with Nutrition Counseling.
• Registered Dietitian and WIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition support to the WIC Program.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and counseling sessions.
• Document all contacts and referrals in the WIC management information system.

Skills

Nutrition Counseling

Effective Communication

Group Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Dietician/Nutritionist I (2501487)

Dietician/Nutritionist I

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nutrition or related field. Experience with Nutrition Counseling.

Preferred Qualifications:

Registered Dietitian. Completion of a Dietetic Internship or Professional Nutrition Practice Program approved by the American Dietetic Association. One (1) year of full-time experience with Nutrition Counseling. WIC experience.

Brief Description of Duties:

The Dietitian/Nutritionist I will be providing nutrition support to the WIC Program. The successful incumbent should have the ability to work independently under pressure, handling customer related issues as needed. Travel to other WIC sites when required. The successful incumbent will have the ability to communicate with staff, families, children and the general public. Nutrition counseling may occur virtually (over the phone) or in person. This position will be primarily in our Bay Shore clinic but may require travel to other sites located in Farmingville, Lake Grove and Hauppauge. Incumbents will also attend mandatory NYSDOH training virtually or within NY State.

Duties:

• Provide participant centered care to all WIC participants.
  • Conduct individual nutrition and breastfeeding assessments and counseling sessions responsive to needs/interests of patients virtually or in-person.
  • Lead facilitated group discussions on various topics related to the needs of WIC participants.
  • Refer participants to other health care providers, social services and community programs.
  • Document all contacts and referrals in the WIC management information system.
  • Assist staff with answering phones.
• Enroll, certify and recertify WIC eligible applicants on the WIC Statewide Management Information System according to Federal and NYS Department of Health WIC Program.
  • Screen all women applicants for cigarette smoking, alcohol, drugs and other substance abuse.
  • Screen participants at certification for High Risk status.
  • Review and evaluate participant's referral and medical documentation forms.
  • Conduct Hematological testing with finger stick instrument and/or bloodless instrument on required participants.
  • Conduct Anthropometric measures which include using an infant scale, adult scale, length board and stadiometer.
  • Handle participant complaints in a professional manner. Seek out assistance from an appropriate staff member when needed.
• Prescribe food packages to participants being certified. Tailor and authorize the WIC food package to certified participants.
• Precept dietetic interns/graduate nutrition students from the Department of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook Medicine.
  • Work with Stony Brook Medicine residents and medical students to educate them about the WIC Program.
    Conduct local outreach and public health detailing to local physician offices and community agencies to promote the WIC Program.
• Update the WIC Statewide Management Information System. Print WIC Program reports as needed.
  • Stay current on WIC policies and procedures through electronic communication and staff meetings.
  • Attend all mandatory training as assigned by the NYSDOH (see travel requirements) and WIC director. Complete mandatory onsite training and annual training.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, families, children and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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Job Number:

Job Number:

2501487

Official Job Title : Dietician/Nutritionist I

Job Field

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Family Population and Preventive Medicine

Schedule

Schedule

: Part-time

Shift

: Day Shift Shift Hours : Varied Clinical, 9am-5pm, 11am-7pm, 8am-4pm

Posting Start Date

Posting End Date

Appointment Type : Regular

Salary Grade : E79

SBU Area : The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook