UCHC | Upham's Corner Health Center - Dorchester, MA

posted about 2 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Dorchester, MA
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About the position

The WIC Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services and benefits to WIC participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, counsel, and provide nutrition education to WIC participants.
  • Provide breastfeeding support and resources to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
  • Assist in the development of educational materials and activities.
  • Facilitate group nutrition education activities.
  • Schedule appointments, make reminder phone calls and answer participant questions.
  • Reliable transportation and availability to work at all WIC sites in Dorchester, Mattapan and Hyde Park.
  • Assist in training WIC staff, agency staff, providers and other agencies on nutrition or WIC topics.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and other agencies to coordinate and increase quality of care.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities.
  • Perform other duties as required by the position or as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • Bachelors of Science in Nutrition (a LDN or RD preferred).
  • Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to participant needs.
  • Proficiency in data entry and typing.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks in an organized manner.
  • Proficiency in Cape Verdean Creole, Spanish or Haitian Creole language, strongly preferred.
  • One (1) year of experience in clinical/community nutrition, preferred.
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