Nutritionist I - Full Time; 2193-214-N

Nutritionist I (Qualified Nutritionist)

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. The WIC Program offers eligible participants food benefits for healthy foods together with nutrition counseling, health education, farmer's market vouchers, breastfeeding support, referrals to health care and social services. The program is dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes, reducing the number of low birth weight infants, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding, and supporting the growth and development of infants and children.

The Nutritionist I (Qualified Nutritionist) position is responsible to assess, counsel/educate High Risk participants whose nutrition or health concerns require nutrition expertise. Tracks high risk participants' progress in improving their health and document for outcomes. Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating Participant Centered Nutrition Education Services (such as Healthy Lifestyle activities for Fit WIC, Food Demos and Family Meal Time Fun, individual/family sessions or facilitated group discussions). Promote breastfeeding as the preferred infant feeding method. Complete issuance of food packages that do not require medical documentation. Provide and document participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions and facilitated group discussions). Provide referrals to health and social services and document follow-up. Conduct a complete nutrition assessment, determine program eligibility and enroll participants. Conduct a breastfeeding assessment, and provide participant-centered counseling which helps mother initiate breastfeeding, establish a milk supply, exclusively breastfeed and continue breastfeeding.

Qualifications: Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or; Masters or PhD in Nutrition plus 1 year of job related experience or; Bachelors in Nutrition and a minimum of 2 years of job related experience. Bilingual required. WIC experience preferred. May be required to sit, bend, twist, & lift up to 25 pounds. Frequent walking, sitting, talking or hearing. Ability to travel through the five boroughs as needed. Ability to work extended hours as needed (early morning appointments, evenings and Saturdays).

Benefits: We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually) Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings with Agency Match, Transit, Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer, Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.