WIC Nutritionist - Empower Communities (FT)

Catholic Charities of Buffalo; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 PTO days

15 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist (Competent Professional Authority) to join our Dunkirk, NY office. The Nutritionist administers nutrition components of the WIC program, follows NYS Department of Health guidelines, and determines participant eligibility while coordinating with staff to ensure smooth clinic flow.

Responsibilities include providing Participant Centered Nutrition Services, enrolling participants, documenting services, reviewing formula requests,

Qualifications

• Nutrition credentialing or formal education in health/nutrition.
• Ability to perform nutrition-related assessments and counseling.
• Comfort with electronic documentation and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS) by phone or in person.
• Enroll participants by completing nutritional assessments and determining eligibility.
• Document services provided and follow up on referrals.
• Review formula requests with medical documentation when needed.
• Coordinate nutrition education including breastfeeding promotion and support.
• Trave?l to sites and maintain equipment as needed.
• Comply with WIC, DOH trainings and organizational policies.

Skills

Nutrition background

DTR/NDTR registration

RN with bachelor’s

Basic computer skills

Transportation to sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree with nutrition coursework

RN with bachelor’s degree

Job description

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist (Competent Professional Authority) to join our Dunkirk, NY office. The Nutritionist administers nutrition components of the WIC program, follows NYS Department of Health guidelines, and determines participant eligibility while coordinating with staff to ensure smooth clinic flow.

Responsibilities include providing Participant Centered Nutrition Services, enrolling participants, documenting services, reviewing formula requests,