Upham's Community Care

WIC Program Nutritionist

Upham's Community Care  •  $37/hr  •  Massachusetts (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: 547 Columbia Rd - Dorchester, MA 02125
Position Type: Full Time 30+ hoursEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $25.00 - $37.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Health CarePosition Title:    WIC Program Nutritionist
Department:    WIC
Supervisor:    Senior Nutritionist
Status/Hours Per Week:    Flexible
Pay Range:  The expected base pay for the position is $25-$37 per hour, based upon experience, and may be increased due to other factors, such as language, certifications, etc.
Primary Function:
The WIC Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services and benefits to WIC participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist.
Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Evaluate participants’ needs.
•    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.

QualificationsMinimum Basic Knowledge:
- Bachelors of Science in Nutrition (a LDN or RD preferred).
Experience &

Qualifications:
•    A self-starter 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
Independent Action:
•    As necessary, based upon duties/responsibilities of the position.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Upham's Community Care

About Upham's Community Care

Upham’s Community Care offers medical, dental, vision, elder, and urgent care; WIC; home health care; and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) to North Dorchester and its surrounding neighborhoods in Boston, Mass. This care is tailored to meet the cultural, financial, language, and access needs of our vibrant and diverse community.

Proudly serving our community since 1971.

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Are you a health care professional or interested in equity issues in health care? Our core values are compassion and respect for those in our care and for one another.

Visit our Careers page: uphamscornerhealthcenter.org/careers

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Boston health care partners include Boston Medical Center, Mass General Brigham, and Boston Children’s Hospital. UCC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Dorchester, MA
Year Founded
1971
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