Responsible for carrying out the daily operations of the WIC Program based on policies and procedures of the New York State of Health (NYSDOH) and the sponsoring agency, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center (WHMC). This includes providing nutrition counseling to participants, providing WIC benefits, breastfeeding support and other related practices.
* NYSDOH Standards, policies and regulations and applies them appropriately.
* Presents appropriate appearance and follows WHMC code, i.e. wearing identification while on duty at all times, follow fire prevention policies, disaster protocols, infection control process.
* Has adequate age specific and nutritional knowledge/skills to conduct nutrition participant centered assessment and counseling.
* Has adequate knowledge of computers and capable of performing all computer related functions.
*Determines participants nutritional needs and risks by obtaining diet history, food habits and preferences in order to provide realistic nutrition counseling.
*Can accurately converts, calculates, collects, interprets data in the WIC system,
*Prepares timely and appropriate High Risk Care Plan. Implement participant centered nutrition assessment to achieve realistic goals and behavorial change among clients.
*Conducts Facilated Group Discussion (FGDs), Participant Centered Nutrition Assessment (PCNA, food demonstrations, client nutrition assessments.
*Performs special assignments and other initiates as mandated by the WIC Program. Can carry assignments without constant reminder or supervision
*Maintains liaison and referral system with community organizations, relations to nutrition educators, health, medical or social services.
* Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition & Dietetics is required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.90 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible spending account
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- Spanish (preferable) (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11237 (Required)
Work Location: In person