Qualified Nutritionist at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Assessment, Care Plan Development, Breastfeeding Promotion, Case Management, Staff Supervision, Patient Education, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Responsible for the nutrition assessment component of the program as well as other administrative duties as assigned by a supervisor. Hybrid work-Full time To assist the Program Director in the overall operation of the WIC program and satellite sites. Develop and implement individual care plans (ICPs) and oversee high risk care to all participants. Provide oversight and guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff. Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each high-risk participant. Refer high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary. Track high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes. Conduct program orientation, including explaining program benefits, issuing eWIC card, setting up WIC2GO, providing list of authorized vendors, and enrolling clients into WIC health. Collect information for the certification process including verifying identity, income and residency. Provide referrals to health and social services, and document in participant’s record. Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes. Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services. Provide leadership and assistance in orienting, training and mentoring new local agency (LA) staff. Provide leadership in developing, conducting and evaluating nutrition training for LA staff in nutrition education topics. Other duties as assigned Position Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition. Good oral and written communication skills. Able to work a flexible schedules changes and overtime as needed. Able to work well with others with team spirit. Bilingual Preferred.. Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Zoom Preferred. BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Holidays (15) Paid time off (Vacation + sick time) Flexible Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement 403B Non-Union Mon - Fri / 9:00-5:00PM Salary: $60,000 #WyckoffHP

Responsibilities

Responsible for nutrition assessments, developing individual care plans, and overseeing high-risk participants within the WIC program. Provides leadership and guidance to staff while coordinating nutrition education and community referrals.