SR PROGRAM NUTRITIONIST

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a Senior Program Nutritionist to supervise staff and clinic operations across Atlantic and Cape May Counties, ensuring timely reporting to the State agency and maintaining nutrition education inventory.

The role requires a Registered Dietitian or a Master’s in nutrition/public health with at least two years of supervisory experience; Spanish or Vietnamese language abilities are highly desirable, and the position includes travel

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with Master’s degree preferred
• Master’s in nutrition/public health with at least two years supervisory experience
• Spanish or Vietnamese language abilities highly desirable
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all staff and clinics’ operations, including satellite sites
• Submit nutrition education reports and evaluations to the State agency
• Maintain inventory for nutrition education materials
• Provide training and education for staff; oversee lactation activities
• Coordinate lactation process improvements and manage breast pump rentals/sales
• Cover WIC clinic coverage as needed; travel within Gateway CAP service area

Skills

Supervisory experience

Independent work

Spanish language

Vietnamese language

Education

Registered Dietitian

Master's in nutrition/public health

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Atlantic City WIC S60 - Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $62,400.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Functions

The Senior Program Nutritionist will be responsible for supervising and managing all staff and clinics’ operations, including satellite sites in Atlantic & Cape May Counties. Ensuring accurate completion and timely submission of pertinent reports to the State agency as required such as nutrition education reports, evaluations, etc. maintain adequate inventory for nutrition education materials. Perform the duties and responsibilities of CPA when required. Provide training and education for all staff; oversight, planning, implementation, and evaluation of breastfeeding promotion and support activities at the local agency. Monitors LA breastfeeding rates; Plan and provide lactation staff orientations, reviews and educational/clinical development. Coordinate and maintain all aspects of breast pump rentals and product sales. Develop, monitor, and report lactation process improvement. Plan and implement educational opportunities for staff regarding breastfeeding.

This position will also cover WIC clinic coverage as needed. Travel within Gateway CAP service area is required. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Qualified applicants must be a registered Dietitian OR have a Master’s in nutrition/public health with at least two years of supervisory experience; RD credentials with a Master’s degree is a plus; Spanish/ Vietnamese speaking abilities – highly desirable! Ability to work independently is desirable. Competitive salary with excellent benefits- 37.5 hours work week!