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CHIEF NUTRITIONIST ASSIST COORD

Gateway Community Action Partnership

Bridgeton, NJFull-time$75–78K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$75–78K/yr
Location
Bridgeton, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) CredentialBachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Gateway Community Action Partnership is hiring a CHIEF NUTRITIONIST ASSIST COORD. The Chief Nutritionist Assist Coordinator will lead WIC program operations, supervise staff, provide nutrition education, ensure USDA and state compliance, and promote breastfeeding, while building relationships with participants, healthcare providers, and community partners.

Key focus areas include Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating WIC program services and operations, Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local WIC regulations, and Oversee participant certification, food benefit issuance, and service delivery.

Important skills include WIC Policies, WIC Regulations, Certification Procedures, Public Health Nutrition Principles, Leadership, and Staff Development. Preferred (not required): Data Analysis, Report Preparation, and Quality Improvement Initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

WIC PoliciesWIC RegulationsCertification ProceduresPublic Health Nutrition PrinciplesLeadershipStaff DevelopmentProgram ManagementBuilding Effective RelationshipsPlanningImplementingEvaluating WIC Program ServicesMonitoring ComplianceOverseeing Participant CertificationFood Benefit IssuanceService DeliveryMonitoring Caseload ReportsPreparing Required ReportsSupervising StaffManaging StaffingSchedulingProductivity MonitoringLeave ApprovalsCoachingTechnical AssistancePerformance OversightEnsuring Efficient OperationsDeveloping Staff TrainingConducting Staff TrainingCoordinating in-Service EducationNutrition CounselingBreastfeedingInfant FeedingParticipant EducationFollow-Up TrainingEnsuring Staff CompetencyAdherence to Program StandardsDeveloping Nutrition Education PlansEvaluating Nutrition Education PlansCollaborating With WIC DirectorPromoting Evidence-Based Nutrition PracticesCollaborating With Healthcare ProvidersCollaborating With Community OrganizationsCollaborating With Program PartnersPromoting Awareness of WIC ServicesFacilitating Referrals to Supportive ServicesData AnalysisReport PreparationQuality Improvement Initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/DieteticsRegistered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Credential3+ Years Supervisory Experience in WIC, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Health ProgramsValid Driver's LicenseDegree in or Public Health Administration

Full job description

Salary Range $75,000.00 - $78,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type Full Time

Education Level Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage Up to 50%

Description

Position Summary

This position in coordination with the WIC Director will provide leadership in program operations, staff supervision, training, quality assurance, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, and ensures USDA and State regulatory compliance to provide quality services for women, infants, and children (WIC participants). Knowledge of WIC policies, regulations, certification procedures, and public health nutrition principles.

This candidate will possess strong leadership, staff development, and program management skills. Preferred candidates with ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and implement quality improvement initiatives. Candidate will have ability to build effective relationships with staff, participants, healthcare providers, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating WIC program services and operations.

  • Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local WIC regulations.

  • Oversee participant certification, food benefit issuance, and service delivery.

  • Monitor caseload reports, dual participant and other program required reports as needed.

  • Prepare and submit required reports to the WIC Director, Agency management and State WIC Office.

  • Supervise clerical staff, breast feeding staff and Certified Professional Authorities CPAs).

  • Manage staffing, scheduling, productivity monitoring, and leave approvals.

  • Provide coaching, technical assistance, and performance oversight.

  • Ensure efficient operations across all WIC sites.

  • Develop and conduct staff training on WIC certification, nutrition policies, regulations, and program updates.

  • Coordinate in-service education on nutrition counseling, breastfeeding, infant feeding, and participant education.

  • Attend state and local nutrition meetings and provide follow-up training to staff.

  • Ensure staff competency and adherence to program standards.

Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Support

  • Lead development and evaluation of annual Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Promotion Plans.

  • Collaborate with the WIC Director and Breastfeeding Manager to enhance participant education services.

  • Promote evidence-based nutrition and breastfeeding practices.

  • Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and program partners.

  • Promote awareness of WIC services and facilitate referrals to supportive services.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and either:

  • Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Administration; or

  • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.

  • Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in WIC, public health nutrition, or community health programs.

  • Valid driver's license is required.

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