Nutritionist – Berks County

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

401k Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. in Reading, PA, is hiring a Nutritionist for the WIC program. You will determine eligibility, prescribe the food package, and deliver nutrition education per policy.

The role requires collaboration with participants and referrals, plus accurate documentation of assessments and outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in nutrition with nutrition education credits and 1–3 years’ experience, and can work independently within a team to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related degree with nutrition education credits.
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to perform operations with units involved in measuring and weighing.
• Deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific problems.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of customer service and client-centered delivery.
• Understanding of medical office processes and social service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document nutrition education including breastfeeding support and tailored food packages.
• Provide and document referrals and follow-up for participants.
• Verify identification, residency, income eligibility, and voter status.
• Conduct participant assessments and identify WIC risk codes.
• Explain program rules, rights, and use of E-WIC; schedule appointments.
• Perform and document hematological and anthropometric measurements.
• Promote MFHS goals and participate in outreach activities.
• Use Text Magic to communicate appointment information.
• Attend trainings and updates as directed.
• Perform other duties to support services.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

Job description

Maternal and Family Health Services’ programs touch the lives of over 100,000 people each year and empower individuals and families of diverse backgrounds to lead healthier lives. Our mission of empowerment, inclusion, and caring extends to our valued staff as well. We are better together because of our diversity, recognition of differences as strengths, and commitment to providing a culture of acceptance internally as well as to the people we serve.

Working to meet the health and nutritional needs of women, children and families with information, education, and quality care, MFHS is currently seeking a full time Nutritionist for our Reading WIC location.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the determination of WIC program eligibility, the prescription of the WIC food package and the delivery and documentation of nutrition education for applicants and participants, according to policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver and document nutrition education including providing breastfeeding promotion and support, preparing nutrition care plans, providing and documenting nutrition and breastfeeding contacts for participants, and prescribing and tailoring standard food packages for participant’s medical/nutritional needs and preferences. Ensure all pieces of the nutrition interview are completed.
• Provide and document appropriate and required referrals to participants including appropriate follow-up referrals.
• Verify, or confirm verification of, identification and residency of all applicants/participants; verify income eligibility; ask about voter registration status.
• Conduct and document a thorough participant assessment and document identification of WIC risk code(s).
• Explain the purpose of the program and provide an overview of what to expect during the appointment ("WIC Rules" and "Participant’s Rights and Responsibilities"); provide food instruments and explain the food list and procedure for use of E-WIC card; and schedule WIC appointments as per guidelines.
• Perform, record, and assess hematological and anthropometric measurements.
• Promote and contribute to organizational and programmatic goals of MFHS.
• Monitor and promote nutrition education, breastfeeding and outreach activities for participants in accordance with the current Nutrition Education, Breastfeeding and Outreach annual plans.
• Use Text Magic to communicate appointment information with participants.
• Attend regular training sessions and updates as directed.
• Perform other duties necessary to support the provision of services.

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related degree with nutrition education credits
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred
• Ability to perform operations with units involved in measuring and weighing.
• Deductive reasoning – ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of customer service and client-centered service delivery.
• General understanding of medical office processes and social service delivery.

MFHS offers employees:

• Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
  • Earn 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 2 years, and 4 weeks after 4 years!
  • 4 personal days
  • Earn sick time beginning your first day
• 100% 401k Company Match (up to 6% of compensation)
• FSA/DCFSA
• MFHS Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Supplemental Benefits
• Family friendly schedules – no holidays, evenings, or weekends
• Paid training & development
• Flexible leave options
• Wonderfully collaborative and supportive culture

Join our compassionate & caring team!

MFHS is an ADA and EEO employer. Persons representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.