Uphams Corner Health Center
WIC Program Nutritionist
Uphams Corner Health Center, Church Creek, Maryland, United States
Job Details
Job Location 547 Columbia Rd - Dorchester, MA
Position Type Per Diem (as needed)
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage None
Job Category Health Care
Description
Position Title:
WIC Program Nutritionist Department:
WIC Supervisor:
Senior Nutritionist Status/Hours Per Week : Part Time (15hours/week - Flexible)
Primary Function:
The WIC Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services and benefits to WIC participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist.
Duties & 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.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change due to business needs at any time with or without previous notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Basic Knowledge: Bachelors of Science in Nutrition (a LDN or RD preferred).
Experience & Qualifications • 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
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Job Location 547 Columbia Rd - Dorchester, MA
Position Type Per Diem (as needed)
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage None
Job Category Health Care
Description
Position Title:
WIC Program Nutritionist Department:
WIC Supervisor:
Senior Nutritionist Status/Hours Per Week : Part Time (15hours/week - Flexible)
Primary Function:
The WIC Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services and benefits to WIC participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist.
Duties & 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.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change due to business needs at any time with or without previous notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Basic Knowledge: Bachelors of Science in Nutrition (a LDN or RD preferred).
Experience & Qualifications • 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
Supervisory Responsibility: None