What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist position at Adagio Health Inc.?
WIC NUTRITIONIST
Adagio Health Inc is looking to hire a full-time Nutritionist for its Butler, PA WIC office.
WHAT MAKES ADAGIO HEALTH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?
Adagio Health offers daylight hours with no nights, weekends, or holidays. We offer affordable healthcare and insurance coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan with immediate vesting in Adagio's contribution, and professional development reimbursement.
ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH INC.
Since 1971, Adagio Health has been providing affordable, high-quality health and wellness services and support in western Pennsylvania. In recent years, our footprint has expanded to include counties in West Virginia. Most of the 100,000 patients and clients receiving services at Adagio Health are women who are uninsured and underinsured. Adagio Health serves women and their families in predominantly rural communities where access to healthcare services is scarce. Adagio Health's services include family planning and reproductive healthcare, breast and cervical cancer screenings and early detection programs, access to nutritional food, healthcare referrals, education and breastfeeding support to new moms, prenatal care, and education on topics such as healthy relationships and substance abuse.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A WIC NUTRITIONIST
WIC Nutritionist at Adagio Health focus on nutrition education and counseling of our WIC Participants, as well as being proficient in all aspects of certifying WIC Participants on the program. Our Nutritionists have a Bachelors in Nutrition and Dietetics or are Registered Dietitians. A day might include: counseling and education participants over-the-phone, offering breastfeeding support and referrals, tailoring food packages to ensure supplemental needs are met for each specific family, in additional to documenting and scheduling participants.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A WIC NUTRITIONIST
- BS degree in nutrition/dietetics or public health including medical nutrition therapy I and II.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire for providing public health nutrition education.
- Must maintain PA criminal background check, FBI clearances, and child abuse clearances.
- Must have valid driver's license.
- Travel required.
- All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon hire.
READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job with our nonprofit community health organization, please complete a full application on our company website using the link: https://adagiohealth.isolvedhire.com/jobs/.
Adagio Health strives to create a culture where every employee feels respected and included. We believe teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives create better outcomes. We want every employee, regardless of their role in the organization, to have a sense of pride and belonging and a shared commitment to excellence. We make employment decisions based on job related criteria, regardless of age, sex, race, gender identity or expression, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-work related criteria. EEO/M/F/D/V employer.