Nutrition Coordinator

Responsibilities

• may conduct all duties of CPA, Nutrition Assistant and Program Support staff
• develop and implement individual care plans (ICPs) and oversee high-risk care to all participants
• provide oversight and guidance to CPA and Nutrition Assistant staff
• coordinate nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each high-risk participant
• refer high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary
• track high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes
• ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes
• provide leadership in planning, conducting, and evaluating participant-centered nutrition services
• provide leadership and assist in orienting, training and mentoring new local agency (LA) staff
• provide leadership in developing, conducting and evaluating nutrition training for LA staff in nutrition education topics
• other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual is a plus