Job Summary Under supervision of a higher level professional nutritionist, incumbents provide nutrition services and nutrition education to individuals enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Incumbents conduct individual and participant centered group nutrition education programs, in order to improve participants' health and nutrition and to promote appropriate growth and development. Participates in in-service training programs for agency staff and may supervise paraprofessionals or students who assist in nutrition education activities, and subordinate clerical and technical personnel.

Examples of Work Include But Not Limited To:

Communicates both orally and in writing in the Spanish and English languages; Interviews participants and conducts a complete nutrition risk assessments to determine WIC program eligibility based on established nutritional risk criteria and applicable Federal and State regulations; Prescribes, authorizes, tailors, issues and reissues WIC food packages authorizations based on nutritional needs as well as cultural, economic and life-style patterns; Confers with physicians and other health-care professionals to ensure that formulas and special food packages requiring medical documentation are appropriate and meet the specific health needs of the participant; Instructs participants on how to purchase appropriate foods and how to manage budgets so available funds are best utilized to improve the participants' nutritional status; Conducts on-site anthropometric measurements and plots heights and weights on standardized growth charts and evaluates for abnormal growth patterns; Conducts and documents participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions or facilitated group discussions); Skills Strong knowledge of nutrition science, public health principles, and community health strategies. Experience working with individuals with disabilities and underserved populations from diverse cultural backgrounds. Excellent communication skills for client counseling, public speaking engagements, and written reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for data collection, report writing, and program planning. Ability to develop engaging public health programs and facilitate community engagement activities. Familiarity with Medicare regulations, public health law policies, and basic life support procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Either:

(a) certification as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or (b) Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Foods and Nutrition, or closely related field or (c) Bachelor's degree and satisfactory completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) recognized by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

NOTE:

(1) For those without the requisite Bachelor's Degree

•, a Master's Degree

• in any of the above listed fields may be substituted; (2) Employees are required to maintain valid licensure/certification/registration as required by the minimum qualifications throughout employment in this title.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

: Valid NY State Driver's License. This is a competitive class Civil Service title requiring examination.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Besides a competitive salary, our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan. Please send a cover letter and resume to DOH-Jobs@westchestercountyny.gov Indicate Nutritionist (WIC) in subject line of your e-mail. Westchester County is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Pay:

$68,780.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a valid NY State Driver's License? Do you have a certification as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Foods and Nutrition, or closely related field or a Bachelor's degree and satisfactory completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) recognized by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)? Ability to

Commute:

Yonkers, NY 10701 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person