What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutrition Educator position at Opportunities for Otsego?
WIC Nutrition Educator
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - one of the nation's largest food and nutrition assistance programs - is seeking an empathetic and optimistic individual to become part of our “family”. As Nutritionist you will improve the health of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children by:
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - one of the nation's largest food and nutrition assistance programs - is seeking an empathetic and optimistic individual to become part of our “family”. As Nutritionist you will improve the health of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children by:
- Building positive relationships with all participants through welcoming and open communication
- Conducting nutrition and health assessments to identify areas of need or risk (e.g. nutrient intake, BMI, birth weight)
- Developing care plans and providing nutrition education and counseling based on participant and family strength and needs
This position is 35 hours/week and involves travel to outreach clinics and scheduled evening and weekend hours once a month.
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s Degree or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR/NDTR) or Bachelors Degree in appropriate health related field with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition; valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s Degree or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR/NDTR) or Bachelors Degree in appropriate health related field with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition; valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Salary : $17 - $22