WIC Nutritionist: Educate, Assess & Improve Health

Comprehensive Community Action Program; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

The Comprehensive Community Action Program is seeking a full-time Nutritionist to provide nutrition information and education. The position emphasizes improving health and dietary habits while considering individual preferences.

Responsibilities include evaluating nutritional status, providing education, and administrative duties. Minimum qualifications include a BS in Nutrition and/or Dietetics and preferred licensure in Rhode Island. Starting salary is $22 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensure in State of Rhode Island preferred.
• Skilled in anthropometric and hematological measures.
• Able to enter computer data and type SOAP notes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates nutritional status of WIC clients.
• Provides nutrition education to achieve a positive change in dietary habits.
• Accountable for patient flow and client satisfaction in absence of WIC Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

Nutritional assessment

Problem-solving

Computer proficiency

Education

BS Degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics

Job description

The Comprehensive Community Action Program is seeking a full-time Nutritionist to provide nutrition information and education. The position emphasizes improving health and dietary habits while considering individual preferences.

Responsibilities include evaluating nutritional status, providing education, and administrative duties. Minimum qualifications include a BS in Nutrition and/or Dietetics and preferred licensure in Rhode Island. Starting salary is $22 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.