DescriptionCatholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.We are currently hiring a Nutritionist, to work in our Columbia and Greene Agency. As the Nutritionist, you would be responsible for:
- Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment/education process; communicate with clients when waiting time will be excessive.
- Perform anthropometric and hemoglobin measurements for WIC participants.
- Promote breastfeeding as the preferred infant feeding method.
- 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).
- Provide and document appropriate follow-up referrals to other health and social services agencies for participants, especially participants with 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.
Nutritionist Minimum Salary: $21.00 per hourNutritionist Maximum Salary: $25.00 per hourNutritionist Schedule:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:45am - 4pm
- Wednesday: 10:45am - 7pm
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree with related coursework in Nutrition (required)
Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Retirement planning options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
- Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your RightsEmployee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)