Nutritionist/Breastfeeding Coordinator

Lynn Community Health Center • Lynn, MA

79d • $29 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves a dual purpose as a Nutritionist and a Breastfeeding Coordinator. As a Nutritionist, the individual will provide routine nutrition care to high-risk participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist at various WIC sites and LCHC. As a Breastfeeding Coordinator, the position is responsible for planning, providing, and evaluating breastfeeding promotion and support activities. This role is in addition to regular duties, with approximately 2 hours per week dedicated to breastfeeding coordination, plus additional time for special projects like World Breastfeeding Week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, food and nutrition; R.D. preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude.
• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Prioritization and organizational skills.
• Sensitivity to the multi-cultural needs of the client population.
• Must be available to work at multiple sites, Saturdays, and during evening hours.
• One year experience in clinical or community nutrition.
• One year of experience counseling breastfeeding women.

Nice To Haves

• R.D. preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops breastfeeding protocols for standards of service.
• Oversees development, implementation and evaluation of local program breastfeeding activities, such as participant education classes, breastfeeding support groups, and breastfeeding contacts for prenatal and breastfeeding women and infants.
• Assists Senior Nutritionist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program.
• Performs nutrition assessment and certification, counseling, nutrition education and referrals for WIC applicants and participants.
• Develops educational materials for demonstrations, audio-visual presentations or other educational activities for participants.
• Collects anthropometric and hematological data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level