WIC Nutrition Educator

Opportunities for Otsego - also known as OFO - has been positively impacting the lives of low-income individuals and families since 1966. Our diverse team of hardworking and talented individuals deliver services, support and administration in over a dozen programs.

OFO employees gain personal satisfaction by knowing they are helpings to change lives in our community and are offered: WIC Nutrition Educator Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - one of the nation's largest food and nutrition assistance programs - is seeking an empathetic and optimistic individual to become part of our “family”.

As Nutritionist you will improve the health of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children by: Building positive relationships with all participants through welcoming and open communication Conducting nutrition and health assessments to identify areas of need or risk (e.g. nutrient intake, BMI, birth weight) Developing care plans and providing nutrition education and counseling based on participant and family strength and needs This position is 35 hours/week and involves travel to outreach clinics and scheduled evening and weekend hours once a month.

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s Degree or Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR/NDTR) or Bachelors Degree in appropriate health related field with at least 6 credit hours in nutrition; valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Pay Range: $17.39 - $21.74 per hour