Location: Canandaigua,NY, USA
**Organization:** The Society for the Care and Protection of Children
**Posting Start:** 2022-02-18
**Location:** Canandaigua
**Job Title:** WIC Nutritionist
**Posting End:** 2022-02-28
**A Brief Job Description:**
*In alignment with the Society for the Protection and Care of Childrens (SPCC) of providing the best opportunities for a bright future by respectfully partnering with children and their families, advocating for their health, well-being and safety, and working to heal and strengthen relationships,* *SPCC is seeking a full time Nutritionist in the WIC Program. The program is based in Canandaigua and Newark, New York and serves Ontario, Wayne, Yates, Seneca and Eastern Monroe Counties.*
**JOB TITLE:** WIC Nutritionist
**REPORTS TO:** WIC Senior Nutritionist
**STATUS:** Full Time, Non-exempt 40 hours per week
**SALARY:** 21.00/hr.
**JOB SUMMARY**:
WIC Nutritionist performs health and nutrition assessments of WIC applicants. Identifies and documents risk factors according to program requirements. Provides nutrition and health counseling based on participant need. Makes appropriate referrals to health and human service agencies. Travel throughout five county area required.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
* Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) **or**
* Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Nutrition from an accredited college/university **or**
* Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university **or**
* Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) **or**
* Bachelors degree in an appropriate health-related field from an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition
* Strong assessment skills in health and general nutrition
* Must demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
* Have an understanding of cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people
* Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times
* Must be comfortable working in a fast paced clinic environment and be willing and able to work several evenings per month
* Advancing professional knowledge and skills by attending relevant workshops and seminars
* A demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work and delivering services with a trauma-informed and equitable lens
* Valid NYS Driver License
**WORKING AT SPCC:** As an employer, SPCC believes that it is our responsibility to offer a work environment that is family-friendly, flexible scheduling, supportive, and trauma-informed. Professional development opportunities that enhance program goals and employee needs are offered. Quality weekly individual and group supervision is prioritized for all staff. SPCC is committed to the work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and delivering services with a trauma-informed and equitable lens. We are seeking candidates who can contribute to this standard and purpose of the agency in efforts to better serve the well-being of all.
Candidate will be required to successfully complete the Agency Confidentiality Agreement, required Background Check, and State Central Register Clearance. The Candidate must possess a valid NYS drivers license with a good driving record and carry agency required levels of automobile liability insurance.
This position is benefits eligible.
**SUBMIT RESUME TO:** Kendra Walling, ...@spcc-roch.org or Fax: 585.###.####
**DEADLINE:** Monday February 28, 2022
**SPCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
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**Contact Information:**
Kendra Walling, ...@spcc-roch.org or Fax: 585.###.####