Qualified Nutritionist job at reputed company of Buffalo in Dunkirk, NY

Qualified Nutritionist Location: Dunkirk United States 45,455-49,479 per year Depending on Experience Salary Full Time Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 403B, Paid Holidays Job Description: Overview reputed company is seeking a full-time WIC Qualified Nutritionist in the Dunkirk, NY office located in Chautauqua County. The Qualified Nutritionist works cooperatively with reputed company staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow. Administers the nutrition reputed company components of the WIC Program, following the policies and procedures of the NYS Department of Health WIC Program Manual. Determines participant medical and nutritional eligibility. reputed company is non-profit human services agency that strives to reputed company individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western reputed company. For more than 100 years, reputed company of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of reputed company faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances. As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western reputed company, reputed company delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. As a trauma-informed agency, we strive to support the total wellbeing of clients and employees. reputed company prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone) Committee to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued; Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee to reputed company agency efforts in creating and maintaining a trauma-informed workplace; Wellbeing Committee to reputed company staff to reputed company their full potential through personal wellness and community support; and the Safety Committee to maintain a physically and psychologically safe and welcoming environment for reputed company. Job Responsibilities Provide Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS) by phone or in person. May conduct reputed company duties of the Competent Professional Authority (CPA), Nutrition Assistant (NA) and Program Support Staff. Assist participant with WIC Health online nutrition education. Enroll participants by completing a nutritional assessment, program eligibility and determine nutrition risk. Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue, and reissue reputed company food packages. Document nutrition services provided, including referrals and follow-up. Review and approve formula requests requiring medical documentation in consultation with the Health Care Provider. Conducts nutrition risk assessment to determine reputed company nutrition risk criteria and program eligibility. Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is reputed company to the identified needs/ interests of each high-risk participant. Conducts breastfeeding assessments and provides counseling in regard to any breastfeeding concern or issues. Refer to Designated Breastfeeding Expert as needed. Refers participants to other health-reputed company and social services, as necessary. Tracks high- risk participants' reputed company in improving their health and document for outcomes. Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes. Complete required reputed company, WIC and DOH trainings. Maintain continuing education credits as required by position. reputed company with the Agency's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your position in the WIC program and reputed company. Provides leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new Local Agency staff. Provides reputed company and guidance to the CPA and NA staff. Travels to reputed company sites, transports laptops, computers and other equipment to sites. May have to lift up to 30lbs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RD/RDN) OR Bachelors, master's or PhD in Nutrition Basic computer skills Must have reliable transportation, with the ability to travel to other WIC sites and transport equipment (sometimes in the middle of reputed company) such as laptops, printers, medical equipment, nutrition materials and scanners. Why You'll Love Working Here 37.5 hours per week, hybrid/flexible schedule 25 PTO days per year (PTO is prorated based on start date) 13 paid holidays per year (Part‑time holiday pay depends on the employee's regular schedule) Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after six months Employer‑paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training & development opportunities As an Equal Opportunity Employer, reputed company of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to reputed company individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national reputed company, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. reputed company of Buffalo will reputed company reasonable accommodations for reputed company physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job