Assistant Online Nutrition Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates a high level of understanding of WIC’s mission, policies and procedures and program goals and objectives and appropriately communicates this information to participants, health care providers and community organizations
• Demonstrates high level of knowledge of code of ethics for WIC professionals
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of food and nutrition requirements and dietary recommendations for women, infants and children in accordance with NYSDOH guidelines
• Conducts a complete nutrition assessment and determines nutrition risk in accordance with NYSDOH guidelines virtually or in-person
• Develops and implements individual care plans (ICPs) and oversees high risk care, tracks progress and documents outcomes
• Demonstrates advanced skills in using appropriate measurement techniques to collect and interpret anthropometric and hematological data
• Coordinates nutrition education that is participant centered, including breastfeeding promotion and support, that is responsive to the identified needs and interest of each participant
• Provides appropriate participant centered nutrition education for WIC participants in both individual and group settings as needed. Offers online nutrition education options to WIC participants.
• Conducts breastfeeding assessments, and provides participant centered counseling that helps a mother initiate breastfeeding, establish milk supply, exclusively breastfeed or continue breastfeeding
• Addresses common breastfeeding concerns and issues breast pumps for mothers who meet eligibility requirements
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and appreciation for how sociocultural issues (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion, group affiliation, socioeconomic status and world view) impact participant’s nutrition behaviors and practice
• Documents nutrition services provided to WIC participants, including health and social services referrals and follow-up referrals
• Ensures referrals for lead testing, hemoglobin/hematocrit and immunizations are provided by WIC participants, as appropriate
• Prescribes, tailors, authorizes, issues and reissues food packages as needed
• Reviews and approves special formula requests requiring medical documentation in consultation with WIC participant’s Health Care Provider in accordance with NYSDOH guidelines
• Provides orientation and guidance to WIC participants to set up WIC health accounts for Online Nutrition Education
• Adheres to all regulations of confidentiality and participant safety as required by federal HIPAA regulations, USDA, the NYSDOH and JPA FHC
• Reviews Rights and Responsibilities with WIC participants and ensures understanding.
• Responds to customer service inquiries about the WIC program and its benefits over the phone or in-person in a courteous manner. Provides additional information on topics such as WIC benefits and the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program.
• Attends conferences, professional seminars, in-service trainings, completes NYSDOH/ JPA FHC mandatory trainings and yearly continuing education credits to improve knowledge as needed
• Participates in breastfeeding promotion and support activities as needed.
• Participates in nutrition education activities to promote WIC enrollment as needed. Assist with compiling or developing educational materials to utilized during nutrition education sessions or group nutrition classes as needed.
• Assists to develop and/or update the local agency Nutrition Education and Outreach plan as needed.
• Utilizes language line when speaking with participants that need translation services.
• Performs any other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors, or Master’s in nutrition degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner and follow instructions.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, accommodating for rotation to different WIC sites based on program needs.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Windows, experience with data entry preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.