Program Nutritionist - Burlington County WIC

NJAC Foundation; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NJAC Foundation is seeking a Program Nutritionist for the Burlington County WIC program with multi-site locations in Burlington County. The role involves nutrition assessment, individual and group counseling across infant, child, prenatal and postnatal care, including breastfeeding support.

Travel within Burlington County and some evening hours are required. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related fields; Master’s degree or RD certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college/university in Nutrition or related field.
• Master's degree or RD certification satisfies education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessment and counseling (infant, childhood, prenatal, postnatal, including breastfeeding).
• Provide high-risk counseling, make referrals, develop lesson plans and lead outreach activities.
• Perform supervisory duties and other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Bi-lingual a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master's degree or RD certification

Job description

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options".

Search through employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.
Businesses wishing to submit a job posting, please click here .
New County Jobs category below

Program Nutritionist - Burlington County WIC

Job Description and Requirements

One Full time WIC Nutritionist position is available at the Burlington County WIC Program. This multi-site WIC Program has several locations throughout Burlington County.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, individual and group counseling in areas of infant, childhood, prenatal and postnatal (including breastfeeding) nutrition. The position also includes high risk counseling, referrals based on need, development of lesson plans, special activities, outreach initiatives supervisory responsibilities and other duties assigned by Supervisors.

Applicant must work well independently and with the public. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work with multi-cultural, multi-lingual clients and staff. Travel within Burlington County and evening hours are required. Bi-Lingual a plus!

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Home Economics with an emphasis on nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Community Dietetics, or Dietetics.

Note: Applicants who possess either a Master's degree in any areas listed above or possess a current and valid Certification as a Registered Dietitian issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are considered to have met the education requirements.

License:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.