Nutrition Specialist

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

MON VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

Full-Time Position

OVERALL FUNCTION:

Implements and is responsible for the completion of the certification process and provides nutrition education services to the program clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs the initial examination to determine eligibility and assess client needs for program certification.
• Develops individualized nutrition care plans and assists in the distribution of food instruments (i.e., checks and/or vouchers).
• Provides nutrition education counseling to individuals and groups.
• Implements processing of patients, which may include taking a medical history, blood specimen collection, height, weight, etc.
• Makes appropriate client referrals and follow-up according to client need.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.