Suffolk County Community College
Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead)
Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead, New York, United States, 11901
Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead)
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Suffolk County Community College Suffolk County Department of Health Services, is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead).
The Position Is Located In Riverhead
Position Details
Duties of this position in the SCDHS WIC Program include but are not limited to:
Assigned to 1 or 2 WIC clinics co-located within contracted Sun River Health Centers, and affiliate Dolan Family Health Center in Suffolk County. Works in assigned WIC clinic providing WIC benefits in-person and virtually to WIC clients. The current ARPA waiver allowing remote issuance of benefits for WIC certification and re-certification appointments will be in effect until September 30, 2026. Required to travel to other WIC clinics, and to NYS DOH WIC and SCDHS WIC training locations. Supervised by Nutritionist I and/or Nutritionist II/WIC Program Director. SCDHS WIC Administrative Office provides overall management, supervision and work assignments of 9 WIC clinics. Attends on-going NYS and SCDHS WIC nutrition and health education, breastfeeding and Farmer Market Nutrition trainings and webinars when scheduled by NYS DOH WIC, NYS WIC Training Center (contracted by Cicatelli Associates) and SCDHS WIC. All WIC and county trainings done virtually until further notice. Provides in-service WIC and nutrition related trainings to other WIC employees when assigned. Provides breastfeeding education and support to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers. Will take the weeklong CLC training when provided by NYS DOH WIC (or provided remotely) to become a WIC “Designated Breastfeeding Expert” (DBE). Attends ongoing breastfeeding training and when scheduled. Completes required WIC Program and NYWIC related webinars and training modules to comply with NYS DOH WIC Program requirements.. Completes nutrition assessments, updates high risk care plans, and provides participant-centered nutrition counseling of WIC participants according to NYS DOH and federal WIC regulations. Prescribes, tailors, authorizes, issues / re-issues WIC food packages and special formulas prescribed by the health care provider. Ensures the efficient flow of the nutrition and health assessment and education processes. Issues NYWIC EBT benefits, Verification of Certification (VOC) transfers to other WIC Programs and seasonal Farmer Market Nutrition check booklets. Does anthropometric (weighing and measuring) measurements of WIC infants, toddlers, preschool children (to age 5), pregnant / postpartum women and breastfeeding mothers as required by NYS DOH WIC. USDA approved waiver to defer physical presence of WIC applicant / client until further notice to determine nutritional risk. Determines hematology (Hb: iron level) using HemoCue or Masimo to determine if WIC applicant is anemic. USDA approved waiver to defer bloodwork requirements to determine nutritional risk. Does related work as needed and assigned. Must comply with Suffolk County Civil Service Dietitian job requirements: RD / RDN required at all times
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
Pay:
$39,333 - $48,703 yearly (commensurate with experience)
This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time Sponsorship is not available for this role
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associate's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition and credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR)
This Role Is A Provisional Appointment
A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates
Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at:
https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs
Suffolk County’s Commitment To Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Seniority level
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Suffolk County Community College Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead)
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Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead)
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Suffolk County Community College Suffolk County Department of Health Services, is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered -WIC (Riverhead).
The Position Is Located In Riverhead
Position Details
Duties of this position in the SCDHS WIC Program include but are not limited to:
Assigned to 1 or 2 WIC clinics co-located within contracted Sun River Health Centers, and affiliate Dolan Family Health Center in Suffolk County. Works in assigned WIC clinic providing WIC benefits in-person and virtually to WIC clients. The current ARPA waiver allowing remote issuance of benefits for WIC certification and re-certification appointments will be in effect until September 30, 2026. Required to travel to other WIC clinics, and to NYS DOH WIC and SCDHS WIC training locations. Supervised by Nutritionist I and/or Nutritionist II/WIC Program Director. SCDHS WIC Administrative Office provides overall management, supervision and work assignments of 9 WIC clinics. Attends on-going NYS and SCDHS WIC nutrition and health education, breastfeeding and Farmer Market Nutrition trainings and webinars when scheduled by NYS DOH WIC, NYS WIC Training Center (contracted by Cicatelli Associates) and SCDHS WIC. All WIC and county trainings done virtually until further notice. Provides in-service WIC and nutrition related trainings to other WIC employees when assigned. Provides breastfeeding education and support to prenatal and breastfeeding mothers. Will take the weeklong CLC training when provided by NYS DOH WIC (or provided remotely) to become a WIC “Designated Breastfeeding Expert” (DBE). Attends ongoing breastfeeding training and when scheduled. Completes required WIC Program and NYWIC related webinars and training modules to comply with NYS DOH WIC Program requirements.. Completes nutrition assessments, updates high risk care plans, and provides participant-centered nutrition counseling of WIC participants according to NYS DOH and federal WIC regulations. Prescribes, tailors, authorizes, issues / re-issues WIC food packages and special formulas prescribed by the health care provider. Ensures the efficient flow of the nutrition and health assessment and education processes. Issues NYWIC EBT benefits, Verification of Certification (VOC) transfers to other WIC Programs and seasonal Farmer Market Nutrition check booklets. Does anthropometric (weighing and measuring) measurements of WIC infants, toddlers, preschool children (to age 5), pregnant / postpartum women and breastfeeding mothers as required by NYS DOH WIC. USDA approved waiver to defer physical presence of WIC applicant / client until further notice to determine nutritional risk. Determines hematology (Hb: iron level) using HemoCue or Masimo to determine if WIC applicant is anemic. USDA approved waiver to defer bloodwork requirements to determine nutritional risk. Does related work as needed and assigned. Must comply with Suffolk County Civil Service Dietitian job requirements: RD / RDN required at all times
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
Pay:
$39,333 - $48,703 yearly (commensurate with experience)
This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time Sponsorship is not available for this role
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associate's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition and credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR)
This Role Is A Provisional Appointment
A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates
Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at:
https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs
Suffolk County’s Commitment To Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Suffolk County Community College by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Registered Dietetic Technician” roles.
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