WIC Nutritionist: High-Risk Counseling & Education

Morris Heights Health Center, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris Heights Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) to lead WIC nutrition services in New York. The role requires deep nutrition expertise and the ability to manage high-risk cases with participant-centered care.

You will educate, assess, and develop individualized care plans for diverse participants, oversee staff, coordinate food packages, and promote breastfeeding in alignment with NYSDOH and NYWIC policies.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN with accredited degree in nutrition and licensure; CE requirements apply.
• Strong interpersonal communication and tone suitable for diverse clients.
• Proficiency with computers and related software for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition education, counseling, and support to WIC participants including pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and young children.
• Conduct nutrition assessments, determine program eligibility, identify nutritional risks, and develop individualized care plans, including high-risk cases.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to Nutrition Assistant staff and support daily WIC program operations.
• Promote breastfeeding education and support, including breast pump issuance and serving as a Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE).
• Deliver participant-centered nutrition counseling using effective communication techniques with cultural sensitivity.
• Assess nutritional and health needs, monitor progress, document outcomes, and refer to healthcare resources as needed.
• Prescribe, authorize, and issue WIC food packages and review formula requests in consultation with healthcare providers.
• Ensure documentation and certifications comply with NYSDOH and NYWIC policies and procedures.

Skills

Nutrition education

Counseling

Program coordination

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Morris Heights Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) to lead WIC nutrition services in New York. The role requires deep nutrition expertise and the ability to manage high-risk cases with participant-centered care.

You will educate, assess, and develop individualized care plans for diverse participants, oversee staff, coordinate food packages, and promote breastfeeding in alignment with NYSDOH and NYWIC policies.