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WIC Nutrition Educator

Opportunities for Otsego

  • New York
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s degree or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR/NDTR) or Bachelor’ degree in appropriate health-related field with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation. As Nutrition Educator you will improve the health of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children by: Building positive relationships with all participants through welcoming and open communication.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York
    Websitehttps://ofoinc.org/join-our-team/employment-opportunities

    Description

    WIC Nutrition Educator

    Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - one of the nation's largest food and nutrition assistance programs - is seeking an empathetic and optimistic individual to become part of our “family”. As Nutrition Educator you will improve the health of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children by:
    • Building positive relationships with all participants through welcoming and open communication
    • Conducting nutrition and health assessments to identify areas of need or risk (e.g. nutrient intake, BMI, birth weight)
    • Developing care plans and providing nutrition education and counseling based on participant and family strength and needs
    This position is 35 hours/week and involves travel to outreach clinics and scheduled evening and weekend hours once a month.
     
    Qualifications:
    Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s degree or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR/NDTR) or Bachelor’ degree in appropriate health-related field with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.
     
     
    Pay Range Guide:
    • Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements
    • Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

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