Nutritionist

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 

Join us in our mission as a  Qualified Nutritionist at  Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the  Qualified Nutritionist , you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment/education process; communicate with clients when waiting time will be excessive.
• Promote breastfeeding as the preferred infant feeding method.
• Review and approve medical documentation forms for Food Package III for participants in consultation with the Health Care Provider.
• Provide leadership in planning, conducting and evaluating participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions or facilitated group discussions) responsive to the identified needs/interests of participants, especially participants whose nutrition or health concerns require an advanced level of nutrition expertise (high risk).
• Provide and document appropriate follow-up referrals to other health and social services agencies for participants, especially participants with whose nutrition or health concerns require an advanced level of nutrition expertise (high risk).
• Will travel to outreach/satellite sites when necessary, assist in loading and unloading the WIC van, and share in driving duties of the WIC van.
• Fills in as a Nutrition Assistant when the need arises, performing categorical, residential and income verification for WIC participants and documents this information in NYWIC.

Qualified Nutritionist  Minimum hourly rate: $25.00

Qualified Nutritionist  Maximum hourly rate: $26.00

Qualified Nutritionist  Schedule: Monday - Friday; 35 hours per week with 1 hour lunch.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 credit hours in Nutrition required

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:

1. Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
2. Retirement planning options
3. Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
• Exciting referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• Career Growth
• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)