Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Qualified Nutritionist

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center  •  Brooklyn, NY (Remote)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Responsible for the nutrition assessment component of the program as well as other administrative duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Full-time (Hybrid) – Employees may be eligible to work remotely 1–2 days per week upon successfully completing the probationary period.

Applicants must currently reside in New York State. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be considered for the position.
  • To assist the Program Director in the overall operation of the WIC program and satellite sites.
  • Develop and implement individual care plans (ICPs) and oversee high risk care to all participants.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff.
  • Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each high-risk participant.
  • Refer high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
  • Track high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes.
  • Conduct program orientation, including explaining program benefits, issuing eWIC card, setting up WIC2GO, providing list of authorized vendors, and enrolling clients into WIC health.
  • Collect information for the certification process including verifying identity, income and residency.
  • Provide referrals to health and social services, and document in participant’s record.
  • Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
  • Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services.
  • Provide leadership and assistance 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to work a flexible schedules changes and overtime as needed.
  • Able to work well with others with team spirit.
  • Bilingual Preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Zoom Preferred.

BENEFITS:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Holidays (15)
  • Paid time off (Vacation + sick time)
  • Flexible Savings Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 403B

Non-Union

Mon - Fri / 9:00-5:00PM

Salary: $60,000

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

About Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Wyckoff is a thriving healthcare organization that offers a broad range of primary care and specialty services of, by and for the community. Wyckoff is a 501(c)(3) voluntary, not-for-profit teaching hospital established in 1889 with 324 beds and multiple community-based health centers. Wyckoff’s mission is to Provide Excellence in Care through Prevention, Education and Treatment in a Safe Environment. Wyckoff is an invaluable resource to its local neighborhoods, providing care with kindness, and respect.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
Year Founded
1889
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