WIC Qualified Nutritionist (Full time, Part time)

at  Catholic Charities of Buffalo

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS SEEKING A FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME WIC QUALIFIED NUTRITIONIST.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that offers an array of programs that strive to empower individuals, children and families. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western New York with dozens of programs at 40+ professionally staffed locations. Our programs include comprehensive counseling services for all ages, basic emergency assistance including operating 8 food pantries, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness services, services to older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance and a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues.

• Generous holidays and PTO
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage offerings
• Flexible Spending Account option
• Health Savings Account when elect a high deductible health plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403B Retirement Plan - (may join after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months

JOB SUMMARY The Qualified Nutritionist works cooperatively with all staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow. Administers the nutrition related components of the WIC Program, following the policies and procedures of the NYS Department of Health WIC Program Manual. Determines participants medical and nutritional eligibility.

EDUCATION:

• Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
• Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Nutrition

EXPERIENCE:

• Basic Computer skills
  Must have reliable transportation, with the ability to travel to other WIC sites and transport equipment (sometimes in the middle of workday) such as laptops, printers, medical equipment, nutrition materials and scanners.

• Provide participant centered customer service.
• Enroll participants by completing a nutritional assessment, program eligibility and determine nutrition risk.
• Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue, and reissue all food packages. Document nutrition services provided, including referrals and follow-up.
• Review and approve formula requests requiring medical documentation in consultation with the Health Care Provider.
• Conducts nutrition risk assessment to determine all nutrition risk criteria and program eligibility.
• Identify participant high risk, develop a care plan and work with team to ensure continuity of care.
• Prescribes, tailors, authorizes and reissues food packages.
• Coordinates nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each participant.
• Conducts breastfeeding assessments and provides counseling in regard to any breastfeeding concern or issues. Refer to Designated Breastfeeding Expert as needed.
• Refers participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
• Tracks participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes.
• Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
• Complete required Catholic Charities, WIC and DOH trainings.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by position.
• Planning, conducting and evaluating participant centered nutrition education materials/services.
• Comply with the Agency’s Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your position in the WIC program and Catholic Charities.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Provides clinic supervision in the absence of Coordinator/Site Leaders or Lead QN
• Travels to all sites, transports laptops, computers and other equipment to sites.
• May have to lift up to 30lbs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  ACCOUNTABILITIES/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Accountable to Lead QN, Site Leader, Coordinator, Assistant Director and Director.