What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist position at St Josephs Healthcare System?
Job Info
Provides individual assessment and counseling on nutrition and health to WIC (Women, Infants, Children) participants. Provides food prescription and promotes breastfeeding. Facilitates classes on specific nutrition topics to groups of participants. Makes appropriate referrals to other health and social service agencies. Documents in WIC ACCESS computer system.
Work requires knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science or closely related field and one to two years of previous work related experience required. Approval by NJ WIC Services. Work requires the ability to counsel and educate patients and their families, assign and follow up on the work of other employees, or perform other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.
Job Category: Support Services
Posting Date: 2025-01-23T13:45:04 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: Paterson NJ
