Qualified Nutritionist

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid time off (Vacation + sick time)

Flexible Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

403B

Non-Union

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is seeking a nutrition program professional to support the WIC program and satellite sites. You will assist the Program Director, develop care plans, and oversee high‑risk participants while coordinating education and referrals.

Responsibilities include orientation, enrollment, and documenting outcomes. A Bachelor’s in Nutrition, strong communication, and teamwork are required; bilingual ability is preferred. Typical schedule is Mon–Fri with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or equivalent.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule with overtime as needed.
• Able to work well with others in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in the overall operation of the WIC program and satellite sites.
• Develop and implement ICPs and oversee high risk care for participants.
• Provide oversight and guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff.
• Coordinate nutrition education including breastfeeding promotion and support.
• Refer high‑risk participants to health and social services as needed.
• Track progress and document outcomes for participants.
• Conduct program orientation and enroll clients into WIC health.
• Verify identity, income and residency for certification processes.
• Ensure efficient flow of assessment and education processes.
• Provide leadership in planning, conducting and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services.
• Mentor new LA staff and develop nutrition training for LA staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Finance / Payroll / WIC
316A Himrod St
Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

Description

Responsible for the nutrition assessment component of the program as well as other administrative duties as assigned by a supervisor. Hybrid work-Full time

To assist the Program Director in the overall operation of the WIC program and satellite sites.
Develop and implement individual care plans (ICPs) and oversee high risk care to all participants.
Provide oversight and guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff.
Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each high-risk participant.
Refer high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
Track high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes.
Conduct program orientation, including explaining program benefits, issuing eWIC card, setting up WIC2GO, providing list of authorized vendors, and enrolling clients into WIC health.
Collect information for the certification process including verifying identity, income and residency.
Provide referrals to health and social services, and document in participant’s record.
Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services.
Provide leadership and assistance in orienting, training and mentoring new local agency (LA) staff.
Provide leadership in developing, conducting and evaluating nutrition training for LA staff in nutrition education topics.
Other duties as assigned

Position Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Able to work a flexible schedules changes and overtime as needed.
Able to work well with others with team spirit.
Bilingual Preferred..
Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Zoom Preferred.

BENEFITS:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays (15)
Paid time off (Vacation + sick time)
Flexible Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
403B

Non-Union

Mon - Fri / 9:00-5:00PM

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