Supervising Nutritionist

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) Provides nutritional education to individuals or targeted populations as identified by program areas and community assessment; Develops programs and evaluate impact of nutrition education and outreach programs; Promotes current best practices of evidenced based nutritional behaviors, e.g. breastfeeding; Completes continuing education as related or required to maintain professional standards; Assists in supporting other program areas requiring or benefiting from nutritional expertise as requested (e.g. blood lead poisoning, breastfeeding, grant writing); Does related tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NYS Department of Health Sanitary Code, Section 11.132 Supervisory Level Qualifications (A) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in nutrition or public health nutrition AND at least two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, and including team leadership activities; OR (B) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree with major studies in food and nutrition AND at least two (2) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, and including team leadership activities. NOTE: All applicants must be approved by the NYS Department of Health prior to appointment if working in the WIC program.

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the job. COVID-19 vaccination required