Nutritionist I - Full Time; 2193-214-N

Job description

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. The WIC Program offers eligible participants food benefits for healthy foods together with nutrition counseling, health education, farmer’s market vouchers, breastfeeding support, referrals to health care and social services. The program is dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes, reducing the number of low birth weight infants, supporting and encouraging breastfeeding, and supporting the growth and development of infants and children. STATEMENT OF THE JOB: The Nutritionist I(Qualified Nutritionist) position is responsible to assess, counsel/educate High Risk participants whose nutrition or health concerns require nutrition expertise. *Tracks high risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes. *Provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating Participant Centered Nutrition Education Services (such as Healthy Lifestyle activities for Fit WIC, Food Demos and Family...