Maternal and Family Health Services, Inc

A non-profit health care agency offering prenatal, family planning and related womens health services, MFHS is currently recruiting for a part time. is responsible for the determination of WIC program eligibility, the prescription of the WIC food package and the delivery and documentation of nutrition education for applicants and participants, according to policy.. Assess, determine, and document WIC medical/nutritional eligibility for applicants/participants based upon current standards and/or according to policy.. Provide and document group and/or individualized nutrition education for participants appropriate to their needs.. Family friendly schedules no holidays, evenings, or weekends

nutritionist

Maternal and Family Health Services programs touch the lives of over 90,000 people each year and empower individuals and families of diverse backgrounds to lead healthier lives. Our mission of empowerment, inclusion, and caring extends to our valued staff as well. We are better together because of our diversity, recognition of differences as strengths, and commitment to providing a culture of acceptance internally as well as to the people we serve.A non-profit health care agency offering prenatal, family planning and related womens health services, MFHS is currently recruiting for a part time **Clinic Nurse** for our Family Planning clinic in Hazleton. This part time position will be 30 hours/week.**JOB SUMMARY**The **Nutritionist** is responsible for the determination of WIC program eligibility, the prescription of the WIC food package and the delivery and documentation of nutrition education for applicants and participants, according to policy.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.* Assess, determine, and document WIC medical/nutritional eligibility for applicants/participants based upon current standards and/or according to policy. Assure that income and residency eligibility has been verified.* Provide and document group and/or individualized nutrition education for participants appropriate to their needs.* Prescribe the types and quantity of foods for participants in accordance with the participants medical/nutritional needs and preferences.* Provide and document appropriate and required referrals to participants.* Assess and record hematological and anthropometric measurements for applicants/participants.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED*** Bachelors Degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university* 1-3 years experience preferred* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred* Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record & FBI Clearances* Excellent customer service and communication skills* Ability to perform operations with units involved in measuring and weighing* Basic math skills such as adding, subtraction, division and reducing fractions* Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly* Constant standing, turning, twisting, reaching and sitting for long periods of time* Occasional pushing, pulling, squatting and walking**MFHS offers employees:*** Excellent employee and family medical, dental, and vision Insurance* 11 paid holidays* Generous paid time off+ Earn 2 weeks to start, 3 weeks after 2 years, and 4 weeks after 4 years!+ 4 personal days+ Earn sick time beginning your first day* 100% 401k Company Match (up to 6% of compensation)* MFHS Paid Life and Disability Insurance* Family friendly schedules no holidays, evenings, or weekends* Paid training & development* Wonderfully collaborative and supportive cultureJoin our compassionate & caring team!MFHS is an ADA and EEO employer. Persons representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

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