WIC Nutritionist

Meeting Street•Providence, RI

About The Position

Meeting Street is seeking a WIC Nutritionist to work 40 hours per week. The role provides nutrition counseling and education to WIC participants, including pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children, and supports families in accessing WIC benefits and related health resources. The Nutritionist works with health professionals and community organizations to provide integrated support, determines applicant eligibility according to applicable WIC criteria, and maintains accurate certification and food-instrument records.

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 certification.
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 individual counseling to WIC participants about nutrition, infant feeding, breastfeeding, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Work with health professionals and community organizations to provide comprehensive, integrated support to families.
Determine applicant risk eligibility according to federal, state, and local criteria and policies, including assessment of anthropometric, hematological, and other pertinent data.
Ensure correct issuance of WIC food instruments and enter certification information into the information system.
Facilitate nutrition-related groups, workshops, or lectures for clients and/or the 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, including WIC medical prescription forms for formula or supplemental drinks, and help them understand how to use these supports.