WIC Nutritionist

Meeting Street•Providence, RI

16h

About The Position

Meeting Street is seeking a full-time WIC Nutritionist to work 40 hours per week. The role supports pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children through nutrition counseling, WIC eligibility and certification activities, nutrition education, and assistance accessing benefits and health-related resources. The Nutritionist works with health professionals and community organizations to provide integrated support to families. The position follows this schedule: Monday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Tuesday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; and Wednesday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Meeting Street describes itself as a place of learning where children of all abilities can reach their fullest potential. Its stated values include respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence, and it expects employees to recognize and respond appropriately to racism and other forms of injustice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, public health, or a related area.
At least three years of experience in public health nutrition, clinical dietetics, or outpatient dietetics.
Valid CPR and First-Aid certification, or willingness to obtain them.
Maintain continuing education credits or certification as appropriate.
Manual dexterity and mobility; ability to regularly sit, stand, or walk and occasionally reach for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift, push, move, and/or carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, crouch, or kneel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the WIC program.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one counseling to WIC participants on nutrition, infant feeding, breastfeeding, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Work with health professionals and community organizations to provide comprehensive, integrated support to families.
Determine applicants’ risk eligibility using certifying criteria established by federal, state, and local regulations and policies, including assessment of anthropometric, hematological, and other pertinent data.
Ensure correct issuance of WIC food instruments and enter certification data into the information system.
Facilitate nutrition-related groups, workshops, or lectures for clients and/or the general community.
Create and deliver items in the Nutrition Education Plan.
Contact health care providers by phone or fax to obtain prescriptions, anthropometric data, and hematology results, including iron and lead results, when needed.
Assist families in accessing WIC benefits, food packages, and other health-related resources, and help them understand how to use these supports.
Assist with WIC medical prescription forms for formula or supplemental drinks for patients.