WIC Nutritionist: Expert Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support

Paylocity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center is seeking a qualified Nutritionist to support the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.

The role involves conducting nutrition assessments, creating ICPs, and delivering participant-centered nutrition education, including breastfeeding support, in alignment with NYSDOH guidelines. The position requires a nutrition degree and strong computer skills (NYWIC system, Windows).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition from an accredited college or university.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Windows; data entry experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of WIC’s mission, policies and procedures and program goals and communicates this to participants, providers and community organizations.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of nutrition requirements and dietary recommendations for women, infants and children per NYSDOH.
• Conducts a complete nutrition assessment and determines nutrition risk per NYSDOH guidelines, virtually or in-person.
• Develops and implements ICPs and oversees high risk care, tracks progress and documents outcomes.
• Coordinates nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, responsive to participant needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition

Tools

NYWIC computer system

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center is seeking a qualified Nutritionist to support the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.

The role involves conducting nutrition assessments, creating ICPs, and delivering participant-centered nutrition education, including breastfeeding support, in alignment with NYSDOH guidelines. The position requires a nutrition degree and strong computer skills (NYWIC system, Windows).