WIC Nutritionist

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. • 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.

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.
• 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.

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

• Provides nutritional services and support to the operation of the WIC Department.
• 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
• 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, and continuing education credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees