WIC Nutritionist

Healthfirst Family Care Center • Fall River, MA

2d • $24 - $29

About The Position

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. We are currently seeking a motivated and professional full-time WIC Nutritionist that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families in providing comprehensive patient 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. WIC Nutritionist Summary: The WIC Nutritionist 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. Schedule: Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:30am – 5:00pm; Tues 10:00am – 6:30pm; Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm One Saturday per month 9:00am – 1:00pm Pay Range: $24.00 – $29.00 per hour The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end. Benefits: 3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education is required.
• Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Registration with the American Dietetic Association is preferred.
• One year of experience in clinical or community nutrition is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese/CV Creole is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays
• employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions
• voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage
• employee discounts
• referral program
• reimbursable licensing fees
• tuition reimbursement
• continuing education credits

What This Job Offers

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