Nutritionist – Bethlehem

Maternal And Family Health Services, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

11 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

401k with company match

Flexible leave options

Supportive culture

Job summary

Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA seeks a full-time Nutritionist for the WIC program to determine eligibility, prescribe food packages, and deliver nutrition education per policy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in nutrition with nutrition education credits and a plus of 1–3 years of experience. You will interview, assess, educate, and document, ensuring accurate eligibility and follow-up referrals within a supportive, values-driven team.

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 – apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Must be able to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables with limited standardization
• Ability to work 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document nutrition education including breastfeeding promotion and support
• Provide and document referrals to participants including follow-up referrals
• Verify identification, residency, income eligibility for applicants
• Conduct thorough participant assessment and document WIC risk codes
• Explain program purpose and procedures to participants; schedule appointments
• Perform, record, and assess hematological and anthropometric measurements
• Promote MFHS goals and participate in outreach activities
• Communicate appointment information with Text Magic and attend trainings
• Perform other duties to support services

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Customer service

Deductive reasoning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Medical office processes understanding

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 Bethlehem 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!