NUTRITIONIST

  • Dorchester
  • Uphams Corner Health Center
Job Details
Job Location
547 Columbia Rd - Dorchester, MA
Description
The Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services and benefits to WIC participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist.
DUTIES:
  • 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 the 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.
Fulltime 35 hrs per week. M-F Rotating Saturdays
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors of Science in Nutrition (LDN, RD preferred).
  • Self-starting and ability to show leadership.
  • 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 Portuguese, Spanish or French Creole language, strongly preferred.
  • One (1) year of experience in clinical/community nutrition, preferred.