The program nutritionist will be responsible for determining participants nutritional risk and needs, will prescribe supplemental food and provide individual/group counseling to WIC program participants. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training and other professional and staff development activities. Supervises clinic operations including but not limited to high risk counseling; development of lesson plans and special activities. Assists in organizing and maintaining of general nutrition education materials and displays in the WIC clinics such as bulletin boards, pamphlets, food displays, etc. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multi-cultural clientele.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Will explain reason for certification and risk factors
Will discuss dangers of smoking/drug use/ alcohol use
Will give Nutrition education
Will offer breastfeeding information to pregnant and those currently breastfeeding
Will discuss recall/diet assessment
Will make appropriate referrals
Will explain what foods to buy, when to spend checks and where to spend checks
Will explain the food list
Education requirements: BS in Foods and Nutrition, community nutrition, or Dietetics. Verification of IV/V or DPD from ADA preferred.
Able to serve multi-lingual clientele and /staff. Travel within Gateway CAP service area is required. Applicants must work well independently, and with the team. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition, or Dietetics
- Verification of IV/V or DPD from ADA
- Ability to provide individual and group nutrition counseling and assess nutritional risk
- Provide breastfeeding education and discuss smoking/drug/alcohol dangers
- Ability to serve multi-lingual clientele and staff
- Willingness to travel within Gateway CAP service area
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
What We Do
Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. is a non-profit Community Action Agency dedicated to reducing poverty, revitalizing communities, and empowering low-income individuals and families. The organization provides essential support services, such as the School-Based Wellness Hubs project in Bridgeton, New Jersey, which addresses the mental health needs of youth and families, particularly those affected by COVID-19-related hardships.
