Public Health Nutritionist I

Nutritionist I

Hamilton Health Center is seeking a Nutritionist I to support our WIC program by providing nutrition assessment, education, and counseling to eligible participants. This role plays a key part in promoting maternal and child health by delivering individualized nutrition care, supporting healthy outcomes, and connecting participants with essential resources. The Nutritionist I will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure participants receive high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton), established in 1969, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) within Harrisburg, PA and continues to grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of Central Pennsylvania's residents by delivering high quality, respectful and patient-centered health and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is that every member of our community, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives holistic, quality health care needed to create a healthy community. For over 50 years we have been true to these words. As part of our team, you will work alongside a dedicated team that cares and values those we serve.

EOE

Why Join Hamilton Health Center

Mission-driven organization serving Central Pennsylvania families

Opportunity to make a direct impact on maternal and child health

Collaborative, team-based care environment

Stable, community-focused work setting

Compensation & Benefits

Generous paid time off

Birthday holiday + 7 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsibilities

Certify and recertify participants for WIC eligibility in accordance with state and federal guidelines

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric and hematological measurements

Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans

Provide participant-centered nutrition education and counseling using VENA principles

Identify and document nutrition risk factors and maintain accurate participant records

Manage and monitor high-risk participants according to care plans

Prescribe and tailor food packages, including formula changes as appropriate

Refer participants to medical, social, and community resources

Support clinic operations, including satellite clinic coverage as assigned

Participate in trainings, meetings, and quality improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with all regulatory, documentation, and confidentiality requirements

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or a related field

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Reliable transportation

Preferred

Experience in WIC or community nutrition programs

Knowledge of nutrition assessment and counseling practices

Bilingual (Spanish)

Work Environment

Work conducted in clinic settings, including satellite locations

May involve standing, measuring participants, and traveling between sites

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