WIC Qualified Nutritionist/CPA

WIC Qualified Nutritionist/CPA (Competent Professional Authority)

The LifeWorks Community Action WIC Program supports the nutritional health and well-being of new and expectant mothers in Saratoga County.  Join our team and be a part of a program that focuses on infant and family health and nutrition.  Gain invaluable career experience while making an impact working with one of the nation's preeminent nutrition programs.

Job Duties:  Performs nutrition-related duties including determining nutrition risk, prescribing supplemental foods, breastfeeding education/ assessments, and providing participant centered nutrition education to participants. In addition, the CPA works in conjunction with the Qualified Nutritionist when providing nutrition education / counseling to High Risk participants.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate health-related field with at least 6 hours in nutrition; or

Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s Degree; or

Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR)

Experience/ Job Knowledge:

Two years of experience working with children and/or families preferred. Must be computer literate.  Must complete state approved QN/CPA training within six months of employment and other trainings as required.

Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently, good interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain a positive attitude with staff and clientele. Ability to work under pressure and exercise good judgment. Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds. 

Must possess a driver’s license and be insurable to operate agency vehicles.  May occasionally be required to drive own vehicle to temporary site or trainings.

Position offers $21.00 per hour and works 16 hours per week.