NUTRITION SUPERVISOR – WIC PROGRAM

NUTRITION SUPERVISOR

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a proud member of the Medisys Health Network, is a 424-bed, fully accredited community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center. Since 1980, we have served as a WIC provider, growing from an initial caseload of 50 participants to over 10,000 annually. As a top-tier WIC program provider, our four program sites offer nutritional education, supplemental food benefits, breastfeeding support, and community referrals, empowering participants to sustain healthy lifestyles.

We are seeking a highly experienced Nutrition Supervisor to support the Program Director in implementing the Special Supplemental Food and Nutrition Education Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee staff competency, professional development, and supervision of the Dietetic Intern Program.
• Assist the Program Director during USDA, New York State Department of Health, and internal audits.
• Train and supervise Qualified Nutritionists and support staff.
• Ensure efficient daily operations, including patient flow, staff workflow, and timely task completion.
• Evaluate charts for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures from the Local Agency and NYSDOH-WIC guidelines.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate participant-centered nutrition education services.
• Develop, implement, and assess staff training programs related to nutrition and health assessments.
• Act as a nutrition and health resource for staff.
• Assist in performance improvement and quality assurance processes to resolve operational issues.

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