WIC Nutritionist: Community Health & Education Specialist

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc. in Far Rockaway, NY seeks a Qualified Nutritionist to join the WIC program.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide education to women, infants and children, including breastfeeding support, in-person or virtual. In this role you will follow NYSDOH guidelines, document services, coordinate referrals, and ensure confidentiality under HIPAA and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in nutrition is required.
• Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work flexible schedules across WIC sites.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with data entry and Windows software.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of WIC’s mission, policies and procedures and program goals and objectives and appropriately communicates this information to participants, health care providers and community organizations
• Conducts a complete nutrition assessment and determines nutrition risk in accordance with NYSDOH guidelines virtually or in-person
• Develops and implements ICPs and oversees high risk care, tracks progress and documents outcomes
• Coordinates nutrition education that is participant centered, including breastfeeding promotion and support
• Provides appropriate participant centered nutrition education for WIC participants in both individual and group settings
• Addresses common breastfeeding concerns and issues breast pumps for eligible mothers
• Documents nutrition services provided to WIC participants, including health and social services referrals

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Data interpretation

HIPAA awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition

Tools

NYWIC computer system

Microsoft Windows

Data entry

Job description

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc. in Far Rockaway, NY seeks a Qualified Nutritionist to join the WIC program.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide education to women, infants and children, including breastfeeding support, in-person or virtual. In this role you will follow NYSDOH guidelines, document services, coordinate referrals, and ensure confidentiality under HIPAA and agency policies.