Job description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County.

We are seeking a full-time WIC Qualified Nutritionist/Nutrition Coordinator to join our Poughkeepsie Partnership site.

****** $1500 Sign On Bonus- Terms and Conditions Apply****

The WIC Qualified Nutritionist/Nutrition Coordinator participates in all duties and functions as a Qualified Nutritionist. In addition, may conduct all duties of the Nutrition Assistant. This role assists with guiding the local agency nutrition services including annual and ongoing staff training, implementation, and quality assurance measures. This role may participate in the development of the Local Agency Compliance and Self-Assessment and the fulfilment of local agency goals annually.

Essential Functions:

Ensures that all mandated trainings are completed and continuing education credits are achieved annually

Works in clinic daily as a Qualified Nutritionist with a diverse population ensuring high quality nutrition education service

Attends and participates in local agency coordinator meetings regularly as assigned by director

Is proficient in the implementation of high-risk care and food package

Participates in the development of the local agency nutrition education plan annually

Assists with developing the local agency staff training plan and ensuring staff are maintaining mandated credits related to their role

Develops agendas and provides nutrition in-service training to staff who provide nutrition services to keep current with nutrition policy and issues. Maintains sign in sheets of staff attendance at in-service trainings

Oversee procedures used to fulfill food and formula prescriptions and coordinate with medical providers, as appropriate

Evaluates the relevance and use of nutrition education materials provided to participant by the local agency

Participates in local and state workgroups to improve nutrition services

Coordinates nutrition services with breastfeeding coordinator, outreach coordinator, other WIC program operations and community organizations

Attends professional conferences, meetings, seminars and trainings

Provides technical assistance and consultation to other local agency staff and other health professionals in nutrition service areas

Participates in the development and execution of the annual local agency compliance and self-assessment

Actively participates in the Quality Assurance process to ensure staff competency

Acts as a mentor to other staff providing nutrition services and provide necessary guidance to deliver quality services to WIC participants

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition required, Master’s in Nutrition preferred

Registered Dietitian preferred

CPR/BLS required

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,130.00 - $42,770.00 per year

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Poughkeepsie, NY 12601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Sun River Health requires COVID vaccination.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Preferred)
• CPR/BLS (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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