Nutritionist
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NUTRITIONIST
Adagio Health Inc is looking to hire one (1) fulltime Nutritionist for its Armstrong County location. This position reports to the supervisor of the department and is an inperson position.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
If youre passionate about healthy eating and active living and have the training and skills to help individuals and groups of all ages come join the Nutrition and Education team at Adagio Health!
Adagio Health supports two key Nutrition Programs: WIC provides nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education for pregnant and postpartum women and children from infancy through age 5 and SNAP Education provides nutrition education and physical activity promotion to school age kids in PreK through high school adults and seniors to make the healthy choice the easy choice.
SNAP Ed: A SNAPEd Nutritionist at Adagio Health provides nutrition education centered on theDietary Guidelines for Americans and promotes a healthy lifestyle to a diverse population in a variety of settings. Our program reaches preschool schoolage adult and senior members in our communities. You will also team up with community partners as well as school leaders to help improve the wellness of those participating in our program through Policy Systems and Environmental (PSE) change initiatives.
WIC: A WIC Nutritionist at Adagio Health focuses on nutrition education assessments and counseling of our WIC Participants as well as being proficient in all aspects of certifying WIC Participants on the program. A typical day might include counseling and educating participants overthephone offering breastfeeding support and referrals tailoring food packages to ensure supplemental needs are met for each specific family in addition to documenting and scheduling participants.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Adagio Healths Nutrition & Education Department includes two major programs (1). SNAPEducation program and (2). The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC). The Adagio Health Nutritionist will work in all nutrition programs within their service area to increase nutrition knowledge of the lowincome population.
- Program Delivery
- Initiates and delivers engaging nutrition education to a variety of audiences.
- Initiates leads and provides technical assistance on PSE projects based on customized annual plan in conjunction with PSE Coordinator.
- Delivers indirect channels (food tastings nutrition education reinforcement items printed materials etc.).
- Determines program participant eligibility consistent with regulations and policies.
- Completes nutrition assessment including the nutrition care plan nutritional risk determination and food package prescription.
- Supports breastfeeding initiatives; Performs breastfeeding counseling and education in coordination with breastfeeding peer counselors.
- Transports and assembles equipment required for satellite/offsite/partnersite program delivery.
- Program Fidelity
- Ensures all nutrition education is delivered as intended following Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) standards program guidance and USDA guidelines.
- Provides individualized nutrition education to program participants using state agency approved counseling techniques.
- Completes all required documentation data tracking and data entry by determined deadlines.
- Customer Service & Outreach
- Provides high quality customer service participant recruitment and marketing interventions.
- Makes referrals to outside social services as needed.
- Builds relationships with and maintains regular communication with program partners.
- Supports and participates in marketing activities being undertaken for the office/program.
- Department Support
- Works from/travels to Nutrition & Education Programs offices as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Calling Veterans: Your Skills Fuel Our Mission
At Adagio Health we honor the leadership precision and commitment to service forged in the U.S. Armed Forces. If your military background includes roles in health nutrition education or community support your experience aligns powerfully with our Nutritionist position.
Your Service Expertise Translates Here:
- Army: 68M (Nutrition) 68W (Health Care) 42A (Education/Outreach)
- Navy: HM8480/8481 (Preventive Med/Nutrition) HM (Hospital Corpsman)
- Air Force: 4D0X1 (Diet Therapy) 4N0X1 (Medical Service) 3F2X1 (Training)
- Marines: 8421 (Nutrition) 8404 (Field Medical)
- Coast Guard: HS (Health Services)
Adagio Health champions strength by creating a workforce representative of the communities we serve including veterans. Continue your mission by empowering others through health and nutrition.
Join us. Serve again.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in dietetics human nutrition food and nutrition nutrition education food systems management public health education or closely related fields from an accredited college or university.
- Strong interpersonal and coaching skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients.
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 Adagios contribution and professional development reimbursement.
ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH
For over 50 years Adagio Health has provided health wellness and nutrition services across Pennsylvania. Today the organization serves approximately 115000 patients and clients annually. While womens health remains a primary focus the organization also offers reproductive health cancer screenings and preventive health services for others in need of care in a welcoming confidential setting. Adagio Health operates eight medical offices in western Pennsylvania providing clinical services and addressing broader health needs such as food insecurity behavioral health and care navigation. The organization also manages the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program in five counties promotes tobacco and vaping prevention oversees breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment programs statewide and delivers a range of clinical and education programs that support nutrition and overall wellbeing in local communities.
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: 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 nonworkrelated criteria. EEO/M/F/D/V employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
