Qualified Nutritionist

Responsible for the nutrition assessment component of the program as well as other administrative duties as assigned by a supervisor.

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  To assist the Program Director in the overall operation of the WIC program at that the satellites.

  
  


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  Assist in the developing and submission of the annual nutrition education plan that includes need assessment, goal, objectives, action plan and evaluation component.

  
  


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  Provide clients a minimum of two nutrition education contact per certification period and  health nutrition update.

  
  


• Prepare and timely and appropriate individualized High Risk Care Plan for participants.


• Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue and reissue all food packages.


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  Review and approve formula requests requiring medical documentation in consultation with Health Care Provider.

  
  


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  To achieve a more client effective behavioral change, provides participant centered nutrition assessment counseling for client as needed.

  
  


• Develop and update nutrition education materials.


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  Screen prenatal for smoking cessation counseling and complete required data collection forms.

  
  


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  Document cost and submit nutrition education expenditures annually and more frequently as required.

  
  


• Evaluate and review clients file on a regular basis for quality assurance and compliance.


• Coordinate WIC activities and functions as instructed by the Project Director.


• Promote & collaborate WIC service to the agencies in the community.


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  Ensure and maintains integrity of the certification process as guided by NYSDOH policy and procedure. 

  
  


• Assist staff on all related functions pertaining to WIC services delivery.

 Position Requirements:

• This position requires a minimum formal education of Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition  and a minimum of 1 year job-related experience.


• License, Registration, or Cert. Required: CDN or RD CDN or RD CDN or RD preferred.


•  Ability to prepare reports and correspondence; Good in oral and written communication skills; Able to work a flexible schedule, shift changes, and overtimes as needed.; Able to work well other team spirit; Bilingual Preferred.