WIC Nutrition Educator

Opportunities for Otsego, Inc.

Oneonta, NYFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Oneonta, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered NurseNutrition And Dietetics Technician RegisteredValid Unrestricted New York State Driver’s LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

Opportunities for Otsego, Inc. is hiring a WIC Nutrition Educator. The WIC Nutrition Educator will join a program dedicated to improving the health of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children. This role involves building positive relationships with participants, conducting nutrition and health assessments, and developing care plans with education and counseling based on individual and family needs.

Key focus areas include Build positive relationships with all participants through welcoming and open communication, Conduct nutrition and health assessments to identify areas of need or risk, and Develop care plans and provide nutrition education and counseling.

Successful candidates bring Registered Nurse, Bachelor's In Nursing, and Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered. Preferred (not required): Building Positive Relationships, Welcoming Communication, Open Communication, and Conducting Nutrition And Health Assessments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Building Positive RelationshipsWelcoming CommunicationOpen CommunicationConducting Nutrition and Health AssessmentsDeveloping Care PlansNutrition EducationNutrition Counseling

Qualifications

Registered NurseBachelor's DegreeNutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered6 Credit Hours in NutritionValid Unrestricted New York State Driver’s LicenseReliable Transportation

Full job description

WIC Nutrition Educator Women, Infants, and Children (https://ofoinc.org/find-program/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 Nutrition Educator 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 Bachelor’ degree in appropriate health-related field with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition; valid, unrestricted New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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Pay Range Guide:

  • Standard Start Rate - education and experience meet job requirements

  • Advanced Start Rate - education and experience exceed job requirements (subject to approval)

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