Qualified Nutritionist

Overview

Catholic Charities is seeking a full-time WIC Qualified Nutritionist in the Dunkirk, NY office located in Chautauqua County. The Qualified Nutritionist works cooperatively with all staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinic flow. Administers the nutrition related components of the WIC Program, following the policies and procedures of the NYS Department of Health WIC Program Manual. Determines participant medical and nutritional eligibility.

Catholic Charities is non-profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances.

As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults. As a trauma-informed agency, we strive to support the total wellbeing of clients and employees.

Catholic Charities prioritizes wellness and diversity through various committees such as: CARE (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect for Everyone) Committee to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued; Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Committee to lead agency efforts in creating and maintaining a trauma-informed workplace; Wellbeing Committee to empower staff to reach their full potential through personal wellness and community support; and the Safety Committee to maintain a physically and psychologically safe and welcoming environment for all.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS) by phone or in person.
• May conduct all duties of the Competent Professional Authority (CPA), Nutrition Assistant (NA) and Program Support Staff.
• Assist participant with WIC Health online nutrition education.
• Enroll participants by completing a nutritional assessment, program eligibility and determine nutrition risk.
• Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue, and reissue all food packages. Document nutrition services provided, including referrals and follow-up.
• Review and approve formula requests requiring medical documentation in consultation with the Health Care Provider.
• Conducts nutrition risk assessment to determine all nutrition risk criteria and program eligibility.
• Coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/ interests of each high-risk participant.
• Conducts breastfeeding assessments and provides counseling in regard to any breastfeeding concern or issues. Refer to Designated Breastfeeding Expert as needed.
• Refers participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary.
• Tracks high- risk participants' progress in improving their health and document for outcomes.
• Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes.
• Complete required Catholic Charities, WIC and DOH trainings.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by position.
• Comply with the Agency's Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable to your position in the WIC program and Catholic Charities.
• Provides leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new Local Agency staff.
• Provides oversight and guidance to the CPA and NA staff.
• Travels to all sites, transports laptops, computers and other equipment to sites.
• May have to lift up to 30lbs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RD/RDN) OR
• Bachelors, master's or PhD in Nutrition
• Basic computer skills
• Must have reliable transportation, with the ability to travel to other WIC sites and transport equipment (sometimes in the middle of workday) such as laptops, printers, medical equipment, nutrition materials and scanners.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 PTO days per year (PTO is prorated based on start date)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after six months
• Employer‑paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training & development opportunities

Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Compensation range shown above may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@ccwny.org.