WIC Coordinator & Nutritionist

Meeting Street•Providence, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Meeting Street is currently looking for a WIC Coordinator & Nutritionist working 40 hours weekly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, public health or related areas.
A minimum of three years’ experience in public health nutrition, clinical or outpatient dietetics required; familiarity of WIC program highly desirable.
Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association.
Licensure in RI as an LDN required.
Valid CPR and First-Aid certification or willing to obtain.
Maintains continuing education credits or certification as appropriate.
Able to regularly sit, stand or walk, and occasionally reach for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to lift, push, move and/or carry supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds, and occasionally be able to bend, stoop, crouch or kneel.

Nice To Haves

familiarity of WIC program highly desirable

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the WIC program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assists with program planning and implementation and serves as a resource for staff and the community.
Develops and maintain partnership with community organizations, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to enhance program resources and support for participants.
Supervise and support WIC staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
Delivers in-service training and education for staff to enhance the program.
Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness about the WIC program and recruit eligible participants.
Determines risk eligibility of applicants based on certifying criteria established by federal, state and local regulation and policy including assessment of anthropometrics, hematological and other pertinent data.
Provides administrative support including reporting, grant, and budget preparation.
Ensures correct issuance of WIC food instruments and entry of certification data/information into information system (RIWEBS).
Create and deliver items in the Nutrition Education Plan.
Completes quarterly reports for the state with updated information from the program.