WIC Program Nutritionist Job at Livingston County Department of Health/ Mental Health

Livingston County Department of Health/ Mental Health Mount Morris, NY 14510

Please submit an Employment/Exam application

https://www.livingstoncounty.us/539/Employment-Application-and-other-Forms to:

Livingston County Human Services Department, 6 Court Street – Room 206, Geneseo, NY 14454

Livingston-Wyoming WIC staff provide services through in person clinic in Livingston and Wyoming County. Mileage is provided at the current IRS rate. Due to the Covid-19 National Public Health Emergency, the Livingston-Wyoming WIC agency will be providing services remotely until January 9th, 2023.

Work Activities Include:

  • Assesses nutritional needs of clients by comparing dietary intake against standards for nutrition of healthy individuals;
  • Determines nutritional need and eligibility of individuals for participation in the WIC program;
  • Develops plan for providing nutritional care to clients;
  • Conducts individual and group counseling on maternal and child health nutrition;
  • Provides nutritional counseling to clients and clients’ families regarding food available through the WIC program, nutrients provided by these foods, and additional foods required to assure satisfaction of complete nutrition needs;
  • Organizes or works with community groups and directs educational efforts to influence public attitudes and behavior with regard to given health needs;
  • Conducts health educational programs for community groups, schools, work sites and community agencies;
  • Prepares and/or develops educational material for use by program staff;
  • Prepares news releases and material for media;
  • Establishes and maintains liaison with community and governmental agencies to provide understanding and support of health department programs and services;
  • Does research relative to subject matter in order to have adequate knowledge regarding the subject;
  • Locates, screens, and evaluates new available educational materials;
  • Assists program director with statistical evaluation of program, writing of reports, budget preparation, grant writing, etc.;
  • Participates in studies and surveys of nutrition and health needs in the community, and evaluates the materials and methods used to determine the effectiveness of the program;
  • Conducts information sessions at clinic meetings to provide new patients with a better understanding of the basics of bodily function and health maintenance;
  • Oversees outreach activities;
  • May supervise staff assisting in outreach activities; and
  • Performs other related duties

For minimum qualifications, please visit https://www.livingstoncounty.us/207/Personnel-Department. *Note*New staff hires are subject to NYS mandate for COVID-19 vaccination

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $27.07 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness program

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
NoteNew staff hires are subject to NYS mandate for COVID-19 vaccination.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Mount Morris, NY 14510: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a Bachelor's in an appropriate health-related field and six credit hours in nutrition studies?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location




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