WIC Program Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago

York, Pennsylvania, United States Community Progress Council, Inc Full time
Position Overview

We are looking for qualified candidates for a Nutrition-focused role within the Women's, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

SUMMARY:

This position involves assisting WIC participants by assessing the eligibility of applicants, delivering nutrition education and counseling, and facilitating referrals to additional health and social services.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • A new hire incentive payment of $1,500.00, distributed in two payments.
  • Access to health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
  • Ten paid holidays plus two floating holidays each year.
  • Opportunities for tuition reimbursement.
  • Additional pay differential for bilingual employees.
Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to take personal responsibility and demonstrate flexibility.
  • Teamwork and dependability are essential.
  • Professionalism and leadership capabilities.

The Nutritionist should possess the following competencies:

  • Understanding of fundamental nutrition and dietetics principles, both normal and clinical.
  • Capability to convey educational material using various methods, including written materials, presentations, and demonstrations.
  • Ability to articulate ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with anthropometric measurements and growth chart interpretation.
  • Knowledge of hematological testing procedures.
  • Skill in assessing medical and nutritional risks and analyzing individual nutritional issues.
  • Ability to explain public health nutrition policies and procedures to individuals and community groups.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of one year of relevant experience is preferred, or the candidate may work under the supervision of the Nutrition Education Coordinator. One year of graduate studies may substitute for the required experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or possess at least a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution, focusing on fields such as food and nutrition, community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, or nutrition science.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Reliable transportation is necessary for consistent attendance. Candidates must be reachable by phone and may need to work at various agency locations without compensation for travel time or mileage. Adaptability to change and willingness to undertake additional tasks as assigned are essential. Experience working with diverse populations is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including probability and statistical inference, and apply these concepts to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Capability to solve practical problems and address various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

FBI Clearance, PA State Criminal History, Childline Child Abuse Certification, and submission to the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) are required prior to employment. A physical assessment, including a tuberculosis skin test, and completion of the Child Abuse "Mandated Reporter" training within 90 days of hire are also necessary. A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Regular use of hands for handling and feeling, as well as the ability to reach, talk, and hear, is necessary. The employee frequently stands, walks, and sits, and may occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds may be required. Close vision is necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Employees may be exposed to outside weather conditions and occasionally to wet or humid conditions, as well as fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

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