WIC Nutritionist or Nutrition Assistant

Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care. 

The Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program keeps pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.

Schedule (40 Hours Per Week)

Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 

Tues: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm

Fri: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Rotating Saturday’s 9:00 am – 1:00 pm once a month

Summary

The WIC Nutritionist or Nutrition Assistant provides nutritional services and support to the operation of the WIC Department. This position is responsible for providing nutrition care to women, infants, and children under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist; participates in the planning, development, and evaluation of participant counseling, education strategies, and nutrition policies; and acts as an aid in making the WIC Department a synergistic, harmonious and productive entity integrated with other HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.’s component functions to fulfill the goals and mission of HealthFirst and to contribute to the overall mission, purpose and objective of HealthFirst health services.

Required Qualifications

1. Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese/CV Creole required. 
2. WIC Nutritionist must have a bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education. Master’s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or food and nutrition or Registration with the American Dietetic Association is preferred. 
3. One year of experience in clinical or community nutrition is preferred.
4. Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
5. Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities.
6. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
7. Availability to work at multiple WIC sites and during evening hours as needed.
8. Sensitivity to the needs of the participant population.

Competencies

1. High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience.
2. Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
3. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
4. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
5. Works well under pressure to manage stressful situations.
6. Uses sound judgment and confidence.
7. Ability to multi- task.
8. Detail-oriented and accurate.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Benefits include: excellent compensation, 3.2 weeks of paid time off, 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; reimbursable licensing fees and continuing education credits; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage.

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HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

HealthFirst celebrates and supports diversity and varied perspectives. We strive to eliminate discrimination and to hire applicants of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thoughts. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy/breastfeeding, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.