WIC Program Nutritionist

Position Title:    WIC Program Nutritionist
Department:    WIC
Supervisor:    Senior Nutritionist
Status/Hours Per Week:    Flexible
 

Primary Function:

The WIC Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services and benefits to WIC participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist.
Duties & Responsibilities:

    •    Evaluate participants’ needs. 
•    Assess, counsel, and provide nutrition education to WIC participants.
•    Provide breastfeeding support and resources to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
•    Assist in the development of educational materials and activities.
•    Facilitate group nutrition education activities.
•    Schedule appointments, make reminder phone calls and answer participant questions.
•    Reliable transportation and availability to work at all WIC sites in Dorchester, Mattapan and Hyde Park.
•    Assist in training WIC staff, agency staff, providers and other agencies on nutrition or WIC topics.
•    Collaborate with healthcare providers and other agencies to coordinate and increase quality of care.
•    Participate in quality assurance activities.
•    Perform other duties as required by the position or as assigned by supervisor. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change due to business needs at any time with or without previous notice.
 

Minimum Basic Knowledge:

• Bachelors of Science in Nutrition (a LDN or RD preferred).

Experience & Qualifications:

    •    A self-starter and ability to show leadership.
•    Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to participant needs.
•    Proficiency in data entry and typing.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks in an organized manner.
•    Proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish or French Creole language, strongly preferred.
•    One (1) year of experience in clinical/community nutrition, preferred

Independent Action:

    •    As necessary, based upon duties/responsibilities of the position. 

Supervisory Responsibility:
    None