WIC Qualified Nutritionist

4 weeks ago

Westbury, New York, United States Long Island FQHC Full time
Job Title: WIC Qualified Nutritionist

Join our team at Long Island FQHC as a WIC Qualified Nutritionist, where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional healthcare services to our patients.

Job Summary:

The WIC Qualified Nutritionist will perform program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients, providing nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs, and provision of breastfeeding support. This role will also involve conducting child development and immunization checks, health screenings, and referrals. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Breastfeeding team to promote and offer breastfeeding supports and provide counseling, education, and referrals to health and social services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients
  • Provide nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs, and provision of breastfeeding support
  • Conduct child development and immunization checks, health screenings, and referrals
  • Work collaboratively with the Breastfeeding team to promote and offer breastfeeding supports and provide counseling, education, and referrals to health and social services
  • Attend special events, such as health fairs, to raise public awareness about the program and health and nutrition issues
  • Travel to different service locations as needed
  • Prepare education materials and develop education and outreach initiatives
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health Nutrition, nutrition, or related field
  • Or Registered Dietitian; or Registered Dietitian with Master's degree
  • Bilingual Spanish/English skills required
  • Knowledge of nutritional needs of pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under the age of five years
  • 1-2 years of experience as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, preferably serving the underserved population
  • Ability to work with clients and staff with a variety of ethnic backgrounds
  • Effectively communicates with clients individually, as well as in group education sessions, with a commitment to serving those in need
  • Valid NYS Driver License
  • Experience with Microsoft Office required
Salary:

$50,000-60,000/Annually

Benefits:

Long Island FQHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.