Qualified Nutritionist

at  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?
Join us in our mission as a Qualified Nutritionist at Catholic Charities of Columbia & Greene Counties.
Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the Qualified Nutritionist, you will play a pivotal role in individuals’ lives, making a significant impact through:

• Resolve participant complaints or concerns; seek direction from WIC Coordinator when necessary
• Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment/education process; communicate with clients when waiting time will be excessive
• Review and approve medical documentation forms for Food Package III for participants in consultation with the Health Care Provider
• Provide leadership in planning, conducting and evaluating participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions or facilitated group discussions) responsive to the identified needs/interests of participants, especially participants whose nutrition or health concerns require an advanced level of nutrition expertise (high risk)
• Will travel to outreach/satellite sites when necessary, assist in loading and unloading the WIC van, and share in driving duties of the WIC van
• Fills in as a Nutrition Assistant when the need arises, performing categorical, residential and income verification for WIC participants and documents this information in NYWIC

Qualified Nutritionist Minimum Salary: $25.00
Qualified Nutritionist Maximum Salary: $26.00

Qualified Nutritionist Schedule:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8-4
• Thursday 11-7
• 35 hours a week

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
• 1-3 years of experience working with a diverse population

• Resolve participant complaints or concerns; seek direction from WIC Coordinator when necessary
• Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment/education process; communicate with clients when waiting time will be excessive
• Review and approve medical documentation forms for Food Package III for participants in consultation with the Health Care Provider
• Provide leadership in planning, conducting and evaluating participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions or facilitated group discussions) responsive to the identified needs/interests of participants, especially participants whose nutrition or health concerns require an advanced level of nutrition expertise (high risk)
• Will travel to outreach/satellite sites when necessary, assist in loading and unloading the WIC van, and share in driving duties of the WIC van
• Fills in as a Nutrition Assistant when the need arises, performing categorical, residential and income verification for WIC participants and documents this information in NYWI