Nutrition Assistant

Bms-Family-Health-and-Wellness-Centers-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bms-Family-Health-and-Wellness-Centers- in New York is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support WIC nutritionists and coordinate nutrition education activities. You will gather information for assessments, assist with data collection, and help promote breastfeeding.

The role involves clinic and office support, handoffs to qualified nutrition staff, and referrals to health and social services. Bilingual abilities are a plus, with weekend availability desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; post-high school is a plus.
• One year of experience working with children and families.
• Computer skills required; knowledge of NYWIC preferred.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse public and weekends.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus: Spanish, French or Creole.

Responsibilities

• Assist WIC Nutritionists and the Nutrition Coordinator in implementing nutrition education activities.
• Rotate to satellite locations to provide WIC services and support day-to-day operations.
• Provide clinic and office support to the Qualified Nutritionist.
• Collect information for nutrition assessment, including anthropometric and hematological data.
• Participate in breastfeeding promotion and support.
• Issue food packages as prescribed by the Qualified Nutritionist.
• Provide referrals to health and social services and document follow-up.
• Refer participants to a Qualified Nutritionist and assist in planning participant-centered education.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Telephone etiquette

Bilingual (Spanish/Creole/French)

Education

High School Diploma

Experience with families

Tools

Computer

Job description

Description

Assist the WIC Nutritionists and the Nutrition Coordinator in the implementation and promotion of nutrition education activities in the WIC Program. The Nutrition Assistant will provide support to the nutrition staff, including gathering information for nutrition assessment process, obtaining anthropometric and hematological data, as trained.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Functions as a WIC Associate for the day to day operation & smooth flow of operation. Rotate to the satellite to provide WIC services. Perform all WIC Associate duties as required.
• - Provide clinic and office support to the Qualified Nutritionist
• - Collect information for the nutrition assessment process, including obtaining anthropometric and hematological data, as trained
• - Participate in breastfeeding promotion and support
• - Complete issuance of food packages that do not require medical documentation, once prescribed by the Qualified Nutritionist.
• - Provide referrals to health and social services, and document follow-up
• - Identify and refer participants to a Qualified Nutritionist
• - Assist Qualified Nutritionist in planning and evaluating participant-centered nutrition
• education (such as Food demos, healthy lifestyles, etc.)
• Required Skills/Abilities:
• - Provide clinic and office support to the Qualified Nutritionist
• - Collect information for the nutrition assessment process, including obtaining
• anthropometric and hematological data, as trained
• - Participate in breastfeeding promotion and support
• - Complete issuance of food packages that do not require medical documentation, once
• prescribed by the Qualified Nutritionist.
• - Provide referrals to health and social services, and document follow-up
• - Identify and refer participants to a Qualified Nutritionist
• - Excellent telephone manner, Basic computer skills Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required. Post high school education preferred.
• One year of experience working with children and families
• Computer skills required. Knowledge of the NYWIC preferred
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work with diverse public and availability to work on weekend.
• Bilingual is a plus: Spanish, French or Creole

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs