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About the Role
CEO is seeking a Nutrition Coordinator/Nutritionist to serve as frontline public health professionals that combine nutrition expertise, counseling skills, and program administration to improve maternal and child health outcomes. This role will provide Nutritionist services to participants and assist in ensuring quality nutrition services are provided.
Responsibilities
- Verify participant eligibility, conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, determine nutrition risk status, and enroll eligible participants in the program.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized high-risk nutrition care plans, providing ongoing oversight and follow-up for participants identified as high risk.
- Conduct breastfeeding assessments and provide participant-centered education, counseling, and support to promote breastfeeding success and address common breastfeeding concerns.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation and data entry within established timeframes, including eligibility records, nutrition services, referrals, participant outcomes, and follow-up activities.
- Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue, and reissue food packages in accordance with program regulations, funding source requirements, and established guidelines.
- Conduct required Quality Assurance (QA) process to ensure staff competency in various nutrition-related areas.
- Provide training and support to staff who provide nutrition services to deliver quality services to WIC participants.
- Participate in the development of the agency nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion support plans.
- Oversee the development of nutrition education materials and inform staff of current nutrition policy and issues.
- Ensure compliance with all WIC program requirements, as well as local agency policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Obtain anthropometric measurements and hemoglobin screenings for participants as required, following established protocols and OSHA health and safety guidelines.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support participant needs and facilitate appropriate referrals to health and community resources.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) OR Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university
- Valid driver's license
- Previous experience in nutrition education and staff training/mentoring.
- Demonstrates professionalism, respect for others, and the ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
- Works collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive work environment and supporting organizational success.
- Communicates effectively through both verbal and written methods with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities, delays, and unforeseen circumstances.
- Exercises sound judgment, involves appropriate personnel in decision-making processes, and makes timely, informed decisions.
- Supports and upholds the organization's mission, vision, values, and standards of conduct.
- Possesses the technology proficiency necessary to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Skills
- Nutrition expertise
- Counseling skills
- Program administration
- Nutrition education
- Staff training
- Mentoring
- Professionalism
- Respect for others
- Composure
- Effectiveness in high-pressure situations
- Teamwork
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective written communication
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Sound judgment
- Decision-making
- Technology proficiency
Education Level
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition
- Master’s degree in Nutrition
- Doctoral degree in Nutrition
Salary/Compensations
- $32-$34/ hour
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Cash payment of $3K for waiving health insurance (Full time employee)
- Telemedicine
- PTO and Sick time accruals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible
- Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program
About the Company
- CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community.
- We are looking for individuals who share and demonstrate our core values of Helping Others, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, and Teamwork.
- Through our wide range of programs and services, CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
- The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) team is committed to supporting the health and well-being of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five through nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and access to healthy foods and community resources.
- The team delivers participant-centered services designed to promote positive nutrition, healthy growth, and overall family wellness.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an EEO employer.