- Office in Bronx
Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under direct supervision of the WIC Coordinator, the WIC Nutritionist is responsible for the nutrition and breastfeeding assessment of the WIC eligibility of applicants, direct implementation of nutrition education components and participant-centered nutrition services and support to WIC clients. The WIC Nutritionist will also serve as Local Agency’s Nutrition Coordinator and Designated Breastfeeding Expert and Trainer.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate participant-centered nutrition education to all WIC participants and document in participant’s electronic record
- Perform a complete nutritional risk assessment of all women, infants and children.
- Conduct a breastfeeding assessment and effectively promote breastfeeding, serve as Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE)
- Develop and implement individual care plans (ICP) and oversee high risk care to all participants.
- Review and approve special formula requests requiring medical documentation in consultation with the Health Care Provider
- Prescribe, tailor, authorize and issue all food prescriptions.
- Provide participant-centered counseling to all high-risk participants and ensure high risk care plan is updated at each visit for continuity of care and indicate progress towards goal.
- Refer high risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
- Perform anthropometric measurements and hematological screening for women, infants and children as outlined by NYS WIC Program and document measurements in participant’s electronic record.
- Complete all mandatory annual trainings as deemed necessary by LCDS and NYSDOH
- Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services and serve as Local Agency’s Nutrition Coordinator.
- Provide leadership and assist in orienting, training, and mentoring new local agency (LA) staff.
- Provide leadership in developing, conducting, and evaluating nutrition training for LA staff in nutrition education topics.
- Complete State mandated continuing education requirements every year.
- Maintain HIPAA standards and regards all medical and healthcare information.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Accept referrals for complex breastfeeding situations.
- Assess and counsel breastfeeding dyads needing specialized lactation expertise.
- Assess for and may issue breastfeeding aids including nipple shields, supplemental nursing systems, and breast pumps.
- Keep accurate documentation of all breastfeeding contacts.
- Keep current with up to date, evidenced based practices pertaining to breastfeeding.
- Provide timely follow-up breastfeeding support and referrals.
- Collaborate and refer to the health care provider when a participant’s health is of concern.
- Promote breastfeeding to the community.
WHY JOIN US?
Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
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