Nutritionist II

Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties — Empowering Communities and Enriching Lives. Join Our Mission!

Job Title: Nutritionist II

Location: Concord, NH

Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Description:

Commensurate with Experience

About Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack (CAPBM):

The Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. (CAPBM) is a cornerstone of community development and support, dedicated to fostering independence and resilience in families and individuals. Our programs serve as vital resources to empower families, prepare children for future success, and enrich the lives of those in our community.

Working at CAPBM means being part of a team passionate about making a difference. Our supportive, inclusive environment encourages professional growth and personal fulfillment. Employees are empowered to contribute their ideas and expertise to strengthen our programs and enhance the lives of the individuals and families we serve. We value dedication, adaptability, and a shared commitment to community well-being. Every day offers the chance to contribute to impactful solutions and work alongside like-minded professionals who care deeply about their community.

As a Nutritionist II you’ll provide nutrition education and assessment to all WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) participants. You will ensure availability and accessibility of WIC/CSFP program benefits for current and prospective participants. Develop nutrition education and outreach materials for WIC, CSFP and SFMNP.

Your day will involve:

• Determining participant eligibility for program services in accordance with Agency, State and Federal guidelines and policies and procedures. Formulate and implements nutrition care plans for individual participants utilizing Value Enhanced Nutrition Services, Getting to the Heart of the Matter framework and Participant Centered Education.
• Provide nutrition counseling to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children participating in the WIC/FMNP programs in accordance with federal and state guidelines and policies and procedures. Complete and maintain required nutrition education documentation, referrals, and other program data as required by the state contract in the StarLINC computer system.
• Provide required nutrition education contacts to high-risk WIC participants according to state and federal policies and procedures. Complete intake procedures, anthropometrics, and blood work in accordance with state and federal program guidance and regulations. Ensure clinic flow is maintained by assisting other staff as needed with completion of intake, distribution of vouchers and anthropometric measurements.
• Assist with the design, implementation and evaluation of the program nutrition objectives established annually for the state workplan. Develop and implement nutrition education demonstrations and exhibits that are conducted at all permanent sites and mobile clinic sites. Assist with the preparation, publication, and distribution of the newsletters for WIC and CSFP as assigned.
• Develop appropriate nutrition education materials for use by WIC and CSFP participants according to nutrition education schedule. Assist with implementation of special projects (i.e., breastfeeding promotion, incentive distribution, Learn the Signs Act Early, Fit WIC, oral health, etc.) and related goals and objectives. Participate in quality improvement activities including completing reviews on participant records and programmatic requirements to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines;
  
  makes efforts to correct all quality improvement findings.
• Refer participants to appropriate health and social service resources as needed. Complete participant intake eligibility process to maintain clinic flow. Issue electronic benefits to participants and caregivers and provides information on the appropriate use of the vouchers at WIC approved vendors. Assist with set up of each clinic and…