Nutritional Navigator

Priority Dispatch Corp.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Nutritional Navigator to help clients access food resources and understand dietary guidance. You will connect people with SNAP and local food programs while coordinating care with healthcare and social services teams.

The role involves delivering basic nutrition education, budgeting tips, and meal planning strategies tailored to health needs and budgets. Strong communication and community outreach are essential.

Qualifications

• Education/background focuses on public health or related fields.
• Excellent communication and outreach skills.
• Experience with community programs and health resources.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Resource connection for SNAP and local food resources.
• Provide nutrition education and budgeting tips.
• Coordinate care with dietitians and social workers.
• Attend community events to promote programs.
• Document interactions and track outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Active listening

Familiarity with social services

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma with relevant community experience

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Bachelor’s degree in Health Communication

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Job description

# Nutritional NavigatorLegal Address - Benefits Access & Admin - Brooklyn, NY 11233## OverviewSalary Range$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year## Description**A Nutritional Navigator helps individuals access food resources, understand dietary guidance, and connect with support programs like SNAP or clinical nutrition care. Nutritional navigators act as a bridge between community members, food assistance programs, and healthcare providers. They often work for community health centers, social service agencies, or state nutrition programs to remove economic and logistical barriers to healthy eating.****Responsibilities*** **Resource Connection: Help clients apply for food assistance benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and locate local food pantries or meal programs.*** **Education & Guidance: Deliver basic nutritional education, healthy shopping tips, and meal planning strategies tailored to a client’s health needs or budget.*** **Care Coordination: Partner with dietitians, social workers, and medical providers to support patients requiring specialized diets (such as oncology or chronic disease management support).*** **Outreach & Advocacy: Attend community events, health fairs, and workshops to promote nutrition programs and build relationships with local resource networks.*** **Documentation: Track client interactions, maintain accurate records, and measure program outcomes using basic database or tracking software.**## Qualifications**Qualifications*** **Education: High school diploma with relevant community experience, or a bachelor’s degree in public health, health communication, social work, or a related field.*** **Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, active listening, familiarity with local social services, and often bilingual capabilities (such as English/Spanish).*** **Clinical Settings (Alternative/Advanced): Some roles require an RN or an RDN credential when focusing heavily on clinical patient support, such as managing tube-feeding transitions or chronic disease adherence.**