Dietitian - Lvl I

12 hours ago

New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time
Purpose of Position

The Dietitian I/WIC Nutritionist is responsible for providing nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants, as well as performing certification and recertification of all qualified participants.

Areas of Responsibilities

The WIC Dietitian Level I/WIC Qualified Nutritionist is responsible for all nutrition-related functions for WIC participants and applicants.

This includes WIC nutrition and breastfeeding services and community outreach, when required.

As a WIC High Risk Qualified Nutritionist, this position includes everything associated with WIC High Risk counseling, plans, and documentation.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
  • Certification of WIC participants in accordance with USDA regulations, NYSDOH, and Morrisania WIC policies.
  • Presentation of orientation and/or classes for all participants certified onto the WIC Program.
  • Assessment of nutritional status and nutritional and health needs of participants. Record-keeping associated with nutrition education in NYWIC.
  • Provision of individual and group nutrition education/facilitated group discussion to WIC participants and/or to their families, as specified by the Federal Regulations, NYS Nutrition Plan, and Morrisania WIC policies.
  • Documentation of nutrition education contacts provided for all WIC participants, including a nutrition care plan for all high-risk participants in NYWIC.
  • Development and production of nutrition education materials, in concert with nutrition staff.
  • Evaluation, screening, and review of other appropriate nutrition education materials.
  • Prescription of food packages, including specialty formulas, according to the nutritional needs of the participant, in accordance with federal regulations, state, and Morrisania WIC policy.
Breastfeeding

Provide promotion, assessment, and assistance to breastfeeding mothers to foster successful lactation.

Document as required in NYWIC and all other appropriate records.

Refer to Breastfeeding Coordinator, Interns, Peer Counselors, and WIC Director, as necessary.

Follow-up on breastpump issuance, as necessary.

Work with Breastfeeding Team to develop appropriate materials and activities to support breastfeeding.

  • Identification of nutrition and nutrition education needs of participants.
  • Implementation of quarterly nutrition time study as mandated by NYSDOH.
  • Completion of alternate certification paper certifications and assignment in NYWIC within 5 days of certification or when NYWIC is operational.
  • Participation and attendance at nutrition seminars, and meetings with peers in the field and reading current literature, in order to keep abreast of new developments in the field of nutrition to aid in the effectiveness with participants and staff members and to maintain appropriate credentials and WIC Program mandated continuing education.
Requirements
  • Perform anthropometric and hematologic assessments and measurements of WIC participants and applicants in accordance with NYSDOH WIC Program standards.
  • Issuance/assign WIC Food benefits and Farmers Market checks in accordance with NYSDOH and Morrisania WIC policies.
  • Conduct CookShop, FITWIC, Food Tastings, Milk Challenges, and Recipe Demonstrations as necessary to complement the nutrition education routinely performed by the WIC Program.
  • Participation in outreach activities and special events, including annual Healthy Lifestyles Fair.
  • Participation and attendance in scheduled WIC meetings.
  • Compliance with infection control and workplace safety NYCHHC policies; HIPAA regulations, and WIC Program confidentiality policies; completion of Annual In-Service training and exam.
  • Communicate effectively with participants, visits, and colleagues.
  • Ability to conduct WIC nutrition counseling and assessment using Tele-WIC modalities and platforms.
  • Conduct all duties through an equity lens, utilizing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive approach for all participants, families, community members, colleagues, and co-workers.
  • All duties associated with the nutrition component of the Program, including additional assignments as deemed necessary by the Program Director.
  • This is a bi-lingual Spanish/English position.
Qualification Requirements
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition in a program approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA); or,
  • Registration or eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian or New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist.

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