Urban Health Plan Inc,

Bronx, NY

 

3 open positions:

Established federally qualified health center, Urban Health Plan Inc, seeks to fill 3 open positions for RD certified Nutritionists within 3 different departments. Urban Health Plan has been serving the high risk population of the South Bronx for 39 years continuing to expand services to numerous satelite clinics and at least 7 different school based health centers.

 

 

Adolescent Health and Wellness Center

Responsibilities of all positions include:

• Provision of one-one or group nutrition counseling to patients and family members of high-risk adolescents
• Develop culturally competent nutrition education materials (handouts, workshops) on various health/nutrition topics
• Participate in cooking demonstration and outreach events (health fairs, community partner events)
• Previous experience providing medical nutrition therapy to adolescent youth a plus
• B.S in Nutrition  and RD/CDN required
• Flexible hours, including some weekends, highly motivated and personable
• Spanish speaking preferred for Adolescent Health and Wellness Center

 

Nutritionist

 Provision of one-one or group nutrition counseling to patients and family members of various poplations including geriatric, pediatrics, adults and obstetrics.

• Develop culturally competnent nutrition education materials (handouts, workshops) on various health/nutrition topics
• Participate in cooking demonstration and outreach events (health fairs, community partner events)
• Bachelors degree in Nutrition, RD/CDN required
• Prior related experience a plus
• Flexible hours, Must speak Spanish fluently, highly motivated and great communication skills.

Pediatric Nutritionist-Fit-4- Life Childhood Obesity Prevention Program

 

 The Fit for Life Program is a grant based program that utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach designed to promote and maintain healthy weight in children ages 0-59 months. Accomplishments of the program include national recognition at various professional conferences over the past 2-3 years. A nutritionist is needed to provide nutrition counseling to pediatric population 0-59 months of age.

 

Responsibilities/ requirements:

• Responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy and education for all populations with an emphasis on overweight, obese and underweight children up to 59 months.  
• Collaborate with the Pediatrics department to enhance nutrition services.
• Attend weekly nutrition as well as program meetings.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish required, Registered Dietitian/CDN license required.
• Should be creative and must be able to work in a fast paced environment. 

 

Please contact/send resumes to:

Assistant Director of Nutriton Maggie Rourke MPH,RD, CDN

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(718)589-2440 x 4716