Nutrition Specialist

4 weeks ago

Danbury, Connecticut, United States Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. Full time
Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc.

Job Summary

CIFC Health's Regional WIC Program seeks a full-time Staff Nutritionist to assist with nutrition-related program components, planning, implementation, and compliance of federal and state requirements for nutrition education and WIC certifications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct WIC nutrition assessments, determine and document nutritional risk of WIC participants.
  • Assign and tailor WIC food packages for participants.
  • Ensure proper certification of eligible applicants.
  • Implement nutrition and breastfeeding promotion and support component of the local agency plan.
  • Meet State and local objectives.
  • Provide and document nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding support.
  • Refer WIC participants to other appropriate resources.
Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Nutrition Education, or Nutritional Sciences from a four-year institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body. Preferably a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) or eligibility with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program. Eligible for a Loan Repayment Program through HRSA.

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