Certified Professional Authority for Nutrition Services
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3 Ballston Spa, NY Ballston Spa, NY Full-time Full-time From $21 an hour From $21 an hour 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago Join our caring, community focused team! Are you looking to make a difference? Work as part of a team that embraces diversity and inclusion to enhance and improve the health and nutritional status of WIC families in Saratoga County.
Help determine eligibility using medical and nutritional data, enroll eligible participants, and provide individualized participant-centered nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support.
Gain invaluable career experience while making an impact working with one of the nation's preeminent nutrition programs.
Job Duties:
Working as part of a team, you will:
Conduct nutrition assessments, determine nutrition risk and enroll participants.
Collect information for the nutrition assessment process, including obtaining anthropometric and hematological data.
Develop and implement individual care plans for high risk participants.
Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the needs and interests of each participant.
Conduct a breastfeeding assessment and provide participant-centered counseling that helps a mother initiate breastfeeding, establish a milk supply, and continue breastfeeding.
Address common breastfeeding concerns.
Participates in all aspects of the Breast Pump Program including assessment, issuance, follow-up, trouble shooting, returning pump, documenting, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory.
Refer high-risk participants to other health related and social services as necessary.
Track participant progress in improving health and desired outcomes.
The QN assists with the orientation of new WIC staff, participates in community outreach activities and travels to WIC clinics within the service area (Saratoga County).
Flexibility in works hours to include working one evening per week and an occasional Saturday morning.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Bachelor's (or higher) Degree in Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical or Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition.
Or:
A health related Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition.
1 year of experience in clinical or community nutrition desired, but will train.
Proven leadership and strategic decision making capabilities.
Excellent communication skills and has sensitivity to participant population.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms.
Flexible schedule is necessary, must be available for Thursday evening clinic as well as a rotating schedule for the first Saturday of the month.
Must possess a vehicle and have a valid driver's license.
May occasionally be required to drive own vehicle to temporary off-site WIC clinics.
LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services.
Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization.
Help Starts Here.
LifeWorks Community Action promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all agency programs and services.
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who embrace and support an inclusive and equitable work environment.
EOE Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $21.
00 per hour Expected hours:
37.
5 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift:
8 hour shift Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Nutrition:
1 year (Required) Public health:
1 year (Preferred) Clinical or community nutrition:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Certified Professional Authority (nutrition) (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
3 Ballston Spa, NY Ballston Spa, NY Full-time Full-time From $21 an hour From $21 an hour 4 days ago 4 days ago 4 days ago Join our caring, community focused team! Are you looking to make a difference? Work as part of a team that embraces diversity and inclusion to enhance and improve the health and nutritional status of WIC families in Saratoga County.
Help determine eligibility using medical and nutritional data, enroll eligible participants, and provide individualized participant-centered nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support.
Gain invaluable career experience while making an impact working with one of the nation's preeminent nutrition programs.
Job Duties:
Working as part of a team, you will:
Conduct nutrition assessments, determine nutrition risk and enroll participants.
Collect information for the nutrition assessment process, including obtaining anthropometric and hematological data.
Develop and implement individual care plans for high risk participants.
Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the needs and interests of each participant.
Conduct a breastfeeding assessment and provide participant-centered counseling that helps a mother initiate breastfeeding, establish a milk supply, and continue breastfeeding.
Address common breastfeeding concerns.
Participates in all aspects of the Breast Pump Program including assessment, issuance, follow-up, trouble shooting, returning pump, documenting, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory.
Refer high-risk participants to other health related and social services as necessary.
Track participant progress in improving health and desired outcomes.
The QN assists with the orientation of new WIC staff, participates in community outreach activities and travels to WIC clinics within the service area (Saratoga County).
Flexibility in works hours to include working one evening per week and an occasional Saturday morning.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Bachelor's (or higher) Degree in Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical or Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition.
Or:
A health related Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition.
1 year of experience in clinical or community nutrition desired, but will train.
Proven leadership and strategic decision making capabilities.
Excellent communication skills and has sensitivity to participant population.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms.
Flexible schedule is necessary, must be available for Thursday evening clinic as well as a rotating schedule for the first Saturday of the month.
Must possess a vehicle and have a valid driver's license.
May occasionally be required to drive own vehicle to temporary off-site WIC clinics.
LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, is a nonprofit that helps thousands of neighbors each year overcome the challenges of poverty by providing food, early childhood education, energy services, health and wellness, and immigrant services.
Popular programs include The Pantry in Ballston Spa and The Kitchen in Saratoga Springs, as well as Head Start, WIC and Weatherization.
Help Starts Here.
LifeWorks Community Action promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in all agency programs and services.
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds who embrace and support an inclusive and equitable work environment.
EOE Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $21.
00 per hour Expected hours:
37.
5 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift:
8 hour shift Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Nutrition:
1 year (Required) Public health:
1 year (Preferred) Clinical or community nutrition:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Certified Professional Authority (nutrition) (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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