Nutritionist

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as a Qualified Nutritionist at Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the Qualified Nutritionist , you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment/education process; communicate with clients when waiting time will be excessive.
• Promote breastfeeding as the preferred infant feeding method.
• Review and approve medical documentation forms for Food Package III for participants in consultation with the Health Care Provider.
• Provide leadership in planning, conducting and evaluating participant-centered nutrition education (individual/family sessions or facilitated group discussions) responsive to the identified needs/interests of participants, especially participants whose nutrition or health concerns require an advanced level of nutrition expertise (high risk).
• Provide and document appropriate follow-up referrals to other health and social services agencies for participants, especially participants with whose nutrition or health concerns require an advanced level of nutrition expertise (high risk).
• Will travel to outreach/satellite sites when necessary, assist in loading and unloading the WIC van, and share in driving duties of the WIC van.
• Fills in as a Nutrition Assistant when the need arises, performing categorical, residential and income verification for WIC participants and documents this information in NYWIC.

Qualified Nutritionist Minimum hourly rate: $25.00

Qualified Nutritionist Maximum hourly rate: $26.00

Qualified Nutritionist Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 35 hours per week with 1 hour lunch.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 credit hours in Nutrition required

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:

• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
• Exciting referral bonuses
• Ongoing training and development
• Recognition and Awards
• Career Growth
• A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)