What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutritionist position at Whittier Street Health Center?
Pay & Benefits
Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist to join our team. In this role, you'll provide individualized medical nutrition therapy and culturally sensitive nutrition education to patients and families, with a focus on chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. You'll also support group programs, community events, and cooking demonstrations, helping Boston's diverse communities access healthier choices and achieve better outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Be part of a center of excellence at Whittier Street Health Center, where we believe health care is a pathway to equity and justice. As a WIC Nutritionist, you'll support healthier outcomes and stronger communities through nutrition, education, and compassionate care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits
- Hourly rate: $29-$31
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and accidental death (AD&D) insurance
- Employer-funded pension plan
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave
- Professional development support
Whittier Street Health Center is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist to join our team. In this role, you'll provide individualized medical nutrition therapy and culturally sensitive nutrition education to patients and families, with a focus on chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. You'll also support group programs, community events, and cooking demonstrations, helping Boston's diverse communities access healthier choices and achieve better outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy
- Support weekly diabetes clinics, group medical visits, and WIC programs
- Deliver culturally sensitive nutrition education for chronic disease prevention and management
- Collect and document anthropometric data and dietary assessments
- Prescribe appropriate WIC food packages and create educational resources
- Facilitate group sessions, cooking demonstrations, and community outreach events
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to promote health equity
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or related field
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) a plus but not required
- At least 1 year of clinical or community nutrition counseling experience
- Strong documentation and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with multicultural and diverse populations
- Flexibility to work at multiple sites, with occasional evenings or weekends
Be part of a center of excellence at Whittier Street Health Center, where we believe health care is a pathway to equity and justice. As a WIC Nutritionist, you'll support healthier outcomes and stronger communities through nutrition, education, and compassionate care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary : $29 - $31
