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Nutrition Specialist

Pontiac, MI · Hybrid

$47.79K - $64.03K/yr

You'll play a key role in helping individuals and families understand nutrition, access supportive programs, and maintain healthy lifestyles. Key responsibilities include: Providing nutrition ...

Oakland County, MI

Nutrition Specialist

Pontiac, MI · On-site

$47.79K - $64.03K/yr

You'll play a key role in helping individuals and families understand nutrition, access supportive programs, and maintain healthy lifestyles. Key responsibilities include: • Providing nutrition ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for family nutrition program in the United States is $52,360.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $59,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Family Nutrition Program Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Family Nutrition Program Coordinator, you need knowledge of nutrition science, public health principles, and experience in community outreach, often supported by a degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field. Familiarity with nutrition education materials, data tracking systems, and program evaluation tools is important. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and organizational skills help build trust and effectively deliver nutrition education to diverse families. These abilities are crucial for promoting healthy behaviors and ensuring the success and impact of community nutrition programs.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a Family Nutrition Program, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Family Nutrition Programs often encounter challenges such as engaging diverse communities, adapting materials for various literacy levels, and addressing cultural food preferences. Building trust with families, offering hands-on learning experiences, and collaborating with local organizations can help overcome these obstacles. Regular training in cultural competence and communication skills, as well as staying updated on nutrition guidelines, are key strategies for effectively managing these challenges and ensuring positive outcomes.

What is a Family Nutrition Program?

A Family Nutrition Program is an educational initiative designed to help families make healthier food choices, improve their nutrition habits, and manage food resources more effectively. These programs often provide hands-on lessons, cooking demonstrations, and nutrition education targeted at low-income families, children, and seniors. The goal is to promote better health outcomes by teaching practical skills related to meal planning, shopping on a budget, and understanding nutrition labels. Many Family Nutrition Programs are associated with government agencies or universities and are offered at no cost to participants.

What is the difference between Family Nutrition Program vs Family Nutrition Educator?

AspectFamily Nutrition ProgramFamily Nutrition Educator
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field; certifications like SNAP-Ed are commonSame as Family Nutrition Program, often with additional certifications in nutrition education
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, schools, health departmentsCommunity outreach, educational workshops, one-on-one counseling
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, non-profits, health organizationsSimilar employers, focusing on education and outreach

The Family Nutrition Program and Family Nutrition Educator roles share similar credentials and work environments, focusing on community-based nutrition education. The main difference is that the Family Nutrition Program is a broader initiative, while the Family Nutrition Educator is a specific role within that program, responsible for delivering educational services directly to families.

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Health Nutrition Coordinator

Grand St Settlement Inc.

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Health and Nutrition Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood

LOCATION(S): Brooklyn

REPORTS TO: Managing Director of Early Childhood

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $85,000

DATE: April 2026

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, or 9 am-5 pm. Schedule may vary due to

program needs.

JOB SUMMARY: The Health and Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for the management and oversight of health services for children (ages birth - 5) enrolled in the Head Start/Early Head Start program that help children and families achieve positive health outcomes. Responsibilities include: monitoring children’s health and nutrition data and ensuring children’s health data is current, provide guidance to teaching teams and management around health, nutrition and safety related requirements, collaborate with the nutrition consultant to review individual child and family nutrition data and individual nutrition plans. Develop and cultivate community partnerships.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Health Care Management, Health Care Administration or related field required
  • Master’s preferred
  • Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to accurately enter and analyze health data to maintain health and safety requirements of all participants
  • Knowledge of community resource and skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services, preferred
  • Good understanding of prenatal, new born, infant, toddler and preschool age health
  • Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred
  • SUNY Medication Administration Trainer Certification preferred
  • Bilingual English/ Chinese or Spanish strongly preferred

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Clearance through DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry, Sex Offender Registry clearance, 3 reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, varicella, Tdap, MMR (fees may apply)
  • Obtain Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect
  • Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive Infectious Diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
  • Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Managing Director of ECE, the Health Coordinator will:


  • Coordinate, manage, and enhance all Grand Street Early Childhood Programs’ health and nutrition policies and procedures in compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards, DOHMH Article 47 and other applicable regulations
  • Serve as a resource to staff and families with immediate and ongoing health questions and concerns
  • Supervise Health Specialist in implementing and monitoring Health and Nutrition Services for direct sites and childcare partners.
  • Collaborate with Family Advocates and Home Visitors with the tracking of all children and family health care needs and services, including medical, dental, vision and hearing/screening examinations as specified by the NYC Department of Health and Head Start Performance Standards including follow up.
  • Collaborate with cooking staff in accurate record keeping and ensuring compliance with Head Start nutrition Performance Standards and Department of Health regulations
  • On an ongoing basis, review all children and family health records, seeking to eliminate gaps in services and detecting and following up on any abnormal findings/ areas of concern
  • Develop systems to ensure the confidentiality of family records and information
  • Participate in Self- Assessment, PIR, grant renewal and updates, program monitoring, reviews and other programmatic compliance requirements
  • Communicate with appropriate staff special health needs of a child in the program, and monitor compliance health recommendations
  • Collaborate with Disabilities Coordinator to meet all the special health needs of children with disabilities
  • Coordinate with Nutrition Consultant services for children, pregnant women and food services
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings as needed and multi-disciplinary case conferences with staff and parents
  • Meet with families at times of parent preference for both immediate and ongoing health questions and concerns
  • Make postnatal home visits with Home Visitor after birth of child, as per Head Start Performance Standards
  • Coordinate with other Health/Nutrition and Mental Health staff from programs to serve and actively participate in the Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Group.
  • Disseminate health/nutrition curriculum for home and center based programs
  • Provide guidance and support to all staff on children’s health issues
  • Coordinate and implement training related to health and nutrition for all staff
  • Provide training and support to parents, both individually and in groups on health issues
  • Intervene in the prevention of child abuse and neglect, as mandated by federal and state law
  • Conduct health checks and provide health and safety education during home visits and in the classroom as needed
  • Report immediate concerns regarding trends in illnesses, accidents or health related issues to the Director
  • Network in Brooklyn service areas to develop health/nutrition collaboration in services of our children and families
  • Identify and use local, state, and national resources to improve the health of our children
  • Remain current in best practices for health and nutrition services for child care settings
  • Other duties may apply

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=grandst&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

No phone calls, please.

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