Suffolkcountyny

Registered Dietitian-WIC (Coram, Shirley and Brentwood)

BRENTWOOD, NY · Contract

No sponsorship$50k-$60kDetected 30 days ago

About the role

Suffolk County Department of Health Services, is seeking a Registered Dietitian-WIC.
Will take the weeklong CLC training when provided by NYS DOH WIC (or provided remotely) to become a WIC "Designated Breastfeeding Expert" (DBE).
USDA approved waiver to defer physical presence of WIC applicant / client until further notice to determine nutritional risk. - Determines hematology (Hb: iron level) using HemoCue or Masimo to determine if WIC applicant is anemic.

This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Completes nutrition assessment, develops high-risk nutrition care plans and provides participant-centered nutrition counseling of WIC participants according to NYS DOH and federal WIC regulations.

RD / RDN required at all times
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree,
Completes required WIC Program and NYWIC related webinars and training modules to comply with NYS DOH WIC Program requirements..

Assigned to 1 or 2 WIC clinics co-located within contracted Sun River Health Centers, and affiliate Dolan Family Health Center in Suffolk County.
Works in assigned WIC clinic providing WIC benefits in-person and virtually to WIC clients.
Provides breastfeeding education and support to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers.
Prescribes, tailors, authorizes, issues / re-issues WIC food packages and special formulas prescribed by the health care provider.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
The current ARPA waiver allowing remote issuance of benefits for WIC certification and re-certification appointments will be in effect until September 30, 2026.

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