Nutritionist

Nutritionist (WIC Program)

Passionate about nutrition and helping others? Join our dedicated team as a Nutritionist and empower families with the knowledge and resources they need for a healthier future! The Onondaga County Health Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is seeking a qualified candidate for a Nutritionist position. The WIC Program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals and nutritious foods to qualifying individuals.

Typical Work Activities:

Interprets and evaluates nutritional status based on anthropometric measurements and hematological values.

Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow-up for continuity of care.

Promotes the initiation and supports the continuation of breastfeeding.

Compiles and uses pertinent operational data to assure provision of quality nutritional care.

Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current research relating to nutritional care.

Counsels individuals and families on nutritional principles, diet, food selection and economics and adapts teaching plans to the individual's life style.

Identifies and evaluates needs to establish priorities for community nutrition programs.

Maintains effective verbal and written communications and public relations.

Manages and supervises professionals, paraprofessionals and clinic flow as assigned.

Participates in public health preparedness activities as trained and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition. At time of appointment must be registered, or be eligible for registration as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) and must successfully pass exam and obtain registration within one year of appointment.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a strong knowledge of Maternal Child Nutrition
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the public
• Must have the ability to work as a team member

If interested, please mail, fax or e-mail your resume to:

Kathleen Jakway, RDN CLC

Onondaga County Health Department WIC Program

307 Gifford Street

Syracuse, NY 13204

Fax: 315-435-2224

Onondaga County does not discriminate because of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, conviction record, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,887.00 - $67,173.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dietetics

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,887 - $67,173