- Junior
- Ufficio in Lancaster
JOB SUMMARY
Position Title: Nutritionist
Program: WIC
Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
The Nutritionist will identify and care for the nutritional needs of women, infants and children by conducting nutrition assessment and providing nutrition/breastfeeding counseling and supplemental foods.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nutrition Assessment and Risk Assignment
- Conducts nutrition interviews to gather dietary and health information
- Collects anthropometric and hematological measurements
- Apply analytical skills to assess growth and determine nutrition risks
Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Provides nutrition education/counseling based on assessment
- Guides participants to set realistic nutrition/physical activity goals
- Developing care plans for ongoing nutrition support
Supplemental Food Packages
- Creates food packages based on nutritional needs and family/cultural preferences
- Determines infant formula packages for optimal growth and development
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
- Promotes benefits of breastfeeding and provides education to address barriers
- Offers support to resolve lactation challenges
Referrals
- Provides referrals to community resources
- Assists customers with locating medical and dental providers
*Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or home economics (with emphasis in nutrition/dietetics) required
- WIC and/or community nutrition experience preferred
**Please see attached for full job description**
We value our team by uniting our employees with our mission. We offer a strong purpose with compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:
- Sign-on Bonus, offered to external candidates only
- Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
- Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
