Part-Time WIC Nutritionist — Support Moms & Kids

Harbor Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403b Savings Plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Harbor Health is seeking a part-time WIC Nutritionist to provide nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants in Boston, MA. The role is 20 hours per week with a full benefits package.

Under supervision of the senior nutritionist, you will perform anthropometric data collection, dietary assessment, counseling, documentation, and referrals, while contributing to educational materials and outreach. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Public Health Nutrition or related field, Master's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, or Nutrition Education.
• Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, or Food and Nutrition preferred
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists preferred
• One year of experience in clinical or community nutrition preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communications skills
• Interest in nutrition and maternal child health
• Bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole desired

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under senior supervision, including anthropometric data collection, dietary assessment, nutrition risk assessment and food package prescription.
• Nutrition counseling and education for breastfeeding and general nutrition.
• Documentation and data entry, referrals to other health and social services, and follow-up nutrition education.
• Participates in planning, development and evaluation of educational materials and group nutrition education sessions.
• Assists in training paraprofessional WIC staff and conducting quality assurance activities.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Leadership and decision-making

Bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole

Interest in maternal child health

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, or Nutrition Education

Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, or Food and Nutrition preferred

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists preferred

Job description

Harbor Health is seeking a part-time WIC Nutritionist to provide nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants in Boston, MA. The role is 20 hours per week with a full benefits package.

Under supervision of the senior nutritionist, you will perform anthropometric data collection, dietary assessment, counseling, documentation, and referrals, while contributing to educational materials and outreach. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Public Health Nutrition or related field, Master's