Job Location : Buffalo,NY, USA
Overview
Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a Lead Qualified Nutritionist to join our dedicated team. This role involves working collaboratively with all staff to ensure smooth and efficient clinic operations. The Lead Qualified Nutritionist will oversee the nutrition-related components of the WIC Program, adhering to the policies and procedures outlined in the NYS Department of Health WIC Program Manual. Key responsibilities include determining participants' medical and nutritional eligibility, assisting the leadership team with the assessment of WIC nutrition standards (such as schedules, nutrition chart reviews, breastfeeding procedures, and Quality Assurance forms), providing leadership within the WIC clinics, and collaborating with the coordinator to identify areas for improvement.
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.
Essential Functions
Provide Participant Centered Nutrition Services (PCNS) by phone or in person.
Assist participants with WIC Health online nutrition education.
All duties of the Nutrition Assistant, Competent Professional Authority and Qualified Nutritionist (See appropriate job descriptions)
Provide leadership in the WIC clinic: conflict resolution, team building, effective communication
Collaborate with the Site Coordinator in all areas of the WIC program. Inclusive of completing nutrition chart reviews, quality assurance, performance reviews etc.
Assists in onboarding and training process of new staff inclusive of interview and application process.
Provide WIC and Catholic Charities guidance in regards to standard of operation and policy and procedure
Assist with scheduling and day to day clinic operations in regards to staffing and participant needs
Responds to issues and reports to chain of command as necessary
Reports and identifies any participant concerns/issues as appropriate to Vendor Management or Bureau of Special Investigation
Complete/attend Catholic Charities, WIC and DOH trainings
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.
Travels to all sites, transports laptops, computers and other equipment to sites.
May have to lift up to 30lbs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
WIC Qualified Nutritionist with State approved health-nutrition Bachelor's Degree
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.
What We Offer
37.5 hour work week
13 paid holidays
25 PTO days per year (Pro-rated based on first year start date)
Comprehensive health, dental & vision offerings for full-time
Employer-paid life insurance for full-time
Ancillary benefit offerings for full-time
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for full-time
Health Savings Account (HSA) when electing a high deductible health plan for full-time
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months
Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.
Compensation range 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 ...@ccwny.org.