Nutritionist (Full-time, Part-time) - Catholic Charities of Buffalo

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that offers an array of programs that strive to empower individuals, children and families. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western New York with dozens of programs at 40+ professionally staffed locations. Our programs include comprehensive counseling services for all ages, basic emergency assistance including operating 8 food pantries, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness services, services to older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance and a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues.

We are hiring Full-time or Part-time WIC Nutritionists for Catholic Charities in Buffalo for the Nutrition Services Program. We are hiring in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties.

We offer:

• 37.50 hours per week
• Generous holiday and PTO
• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage offerings
• Flexible spending accounts
• No cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403B Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Training and development opportunities

JOB SUMMARY The Nutritionist works cooperatively with all staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow. Administers the nutrition related components of the WIC Program, following the policies and procedures of the NYS Department of Health WIC Program Manual. Determines participants' medical, nutritional and program eligibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS) by phone or in person.
• May conduct all duties of the Nutrition Assistant (NA) and program support staff.
• Assist participants with WIC Health online nutrition education.
• Enroll participants by completing a nutritional assessment, program eligibility and determine nutrition risk.
• Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue, and reissue all food packages. Document nutrition services provided, including referrals and follow-up.
• Review and approve formula requests requiring medical documentation in consultation with the Health Care Provider.
• Conduct nutrition risk assessment to determine all nutrition risk criteria and program eligibility.
• Identify the need for an individual care plan and refer to Qualified Nutritionist, as appropriate.
• Carry out high-risk care plans established by the Qualified Nutritionist and provide participant- centered counseling for high-risk participants. Work in conjunction with the Qualified Nutritionist to ensure continuity of care and to decide when the high-risk care plan can be closed.
• Conducts breastfeeding assessments and provides counseling in regard to any breastfeeding concern or issues. Refer to the Designated Breastfeeding Expert as needed.
• Refers participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
• Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
• Complete required Catholic Charities, WIC and DOH trainings.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by position.
• Provide oversight and guidance to Nutrition Assistant staff.
• Provide leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new Local Agency staff.
• Comply with the Agency's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your position in the WIC program and Catholic Charities.
• Travels to all sites, transports laptops, computers and other equipment to sites.
• May have to lift up to 30lbs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: WIC Program Director and Site Coordinator

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate health-related field with at least 6 hours' nutrition.
• RN with bachelor's degree

EXPERIENCE:

• Basic computer skills

Must have reliable transportation with the ability to travel to other WIC sites and transport equipment (sometime in the middle of workday) such as laptops, printers, breast pumps, medical equipment, and nutrition materials.

Apply today at: ccwny.applicantpro.com/jobs

Catholic Charities is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.