NUTRITIONIST

NUTRITIONIST

Adagio Health Inc is looking to hire one (1) full-time Nutritionist for its Lawrence County location. This position reports to the supervisor of the department and is an in-person position.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

If you're 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 Ed ucation 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 SNAP-Ed Nutritionist at Adagio Health provides nutrition education centered on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and promotes a healthy lifestyle to a diverse population in a variety of settings. Our program reaches preschool, school-age, 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 over-the-phone, 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 Health's Nutrition & Education Department includes two major programs (1). SNAP-Education 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 low-income population.

1. Program Delivery
   1. Initiates and delivers engaging nutrition education to a variety of audiences.
   2. Initiates, leads, and provides technical assistance on PSE projects based on customized annual plan in conjunction with PSE Coordinator.
   3. Delivers indirect channels (food tastings, nutrition education reinforcement items, printed materials, etc.).
   4. Determines program participant eligibility consistent with regulations and policies.
   5. Completes nutrition assessment including the nutrition care plan, nutritional risk determination, and food package prescription.
   6. Supports breastfeeding initiatives; Performs breastfeeding counseling and education in coordination with breastfeeding peer counselors.
   7. Transports and assembles equipment required for satellite/off-site/partner-site program delivery.
2. Program Fidelity
   1. Ensures all nutrition education is delivered as intended following Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) standards, program guidance, and USDA guidelines.
   2. Provides individualized nutrition education to program participants using state agency approved counseling techniques.
   3. Completes all required documentation, data tracking, and data entry by determined deadlines.
3. Customer Service & Outreach
   1. Provides high quality customer service, participant recruitment, and marketing interventions.
   2. Makes referrals to outside social services as needed.
   3. Builds relationships with and maintains regular communication with program partners.
   4. Supports and participates in marketing activities being undertaken for the office/program.
4. Department Support
   1. Works from/travels to Nutrition & Education Programs offices as needed.
   2. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's 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 Adagio's contribution, and professional development reimbursement.

ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH

For over 50 years, Adagio Health has provided health, wellness, and nutrition services in Pennsylvania . Today, the organization serves approximately 100,000 patients and clients annually. While women's health is a primary focus for the organization, reproductive health, breast and cervical cancer screening, and preventive health services are also offered to men, teens, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone in need of care in a welcoming, confidential setting. Adagio Health operates 9 medical offices in western Pennsylvania that also address social determinants of health such as food insecurity, behavioral health, and care navigation; manages the Women, Infants and Children ( WIC ) program in 5 Pennsylvania counties; promotes tobacco/vaping prevention and cessation; oversees breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment programs across Pennsylvania; and empowers local communities to address nutritional, reproductive, and behavioral health; positive relationship building; and life skills through an array of clinical and education programs.

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:

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.