Nutrition Specialist

Maternal and Family Health Services is seeking a full-time Nutritionist to work in our Warminster and Quakertown WIC locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for determining WIC program eligibility, prescribing the WIC food package, and delivering and documenting nutrition education for WIC program participants.

• Assess and document WIC medical/nutritional eligibility for applicants/participants based on current standards and policy.
• Provide and document group and/or individualized nutrition education for participants.
• Prescribe the types and quantity of foods for participants in accordance with their medical/nutritional needs and preferences.
• Provide and document referrals to participants as necessary.
• Assess and record hematological and anthropometric measurements for applicants/participants as necessary.
• Implement, monitor, and promote nutrition education, breastfeeding, and outreach activities for participants.
• Document data provided on immunization records for participants as necessary.

• Bachelor of Science with nutrition-related credits.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to complete PA Bureau of Labs mandated hematological training, CDC-approved anthropometric training, and MFHS-sponsored basic nutrition education and breastfeeding training.
• 1+ years of experience desired.