What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritionist (Full-time, Part-time) position at Catholic Charities of Buffalo?

Job Description

Overview

Catholic Charities is seeking a full-time or part-time WIC Qualified Nutritionist in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties. The Qualified Nutritionist works cooperatively with all staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow. Administers the nutrition related 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.

Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals, children, and families through a wide range of programs. As the most comprehensive human service provider in Western New York, we serve eight counties with over 40 professionally staffed locations. Our services include counseling for all ages, emergency assistance (including 8 food pantries), mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness programs, services for older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance, and various family support programs.

What We Offer

37.50 hours per week
13 paid holidays
25 PTO days per year (Pro-rated based on first year start date)
Comprehensive health, dental & vision offerings for full-time
Employer-paid life insurance for full-time
Ancillary benefit offerings for full-time
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for full-time
Health Savings Account (HSA) when electing a high deductible health plan for full-time
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months
Training & Development Opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR / NDTR), or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate health-related field from an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition.

Basic computer skills

Essential Functions

Provide Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS) by phone or in person.

May conduct all 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 all 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 all nutrition risk criteria and program eligibility.

Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs / interests of each high-risk participant.

Coordinates nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs / interests of each 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-related and social services, as necessary.

Tracks high- risk participants' progress in improving their health and document for outcomes.

Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.

Complete required Catholic Charities, WIC and DOH trainings.

Maintain continuing education credits as required by position.

Comply with the Agency's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your position in the WIC program and Catholic Charities.

Provides leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new Local Agency staff.

Provides oversight and guidance to the CPA and NA staff.

Travels to all sites, transports laptops, computers and other equipment to sites.

May have to lift up to 30lbs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known 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. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@ccwny.org.

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