WIC Nutritionist (Mobile Program)

Wood River Health; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Wood River Health is seeking a WIC Nutritionist for the Mobile Program to provide nutrition assessments, counseling, and breastfeeding support in office and mobile clinics across Rhode Island. The role involves coordinating referrals, data entry, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires travel throughout Rhode Island to serve communities in need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse populations.
• Cultural sensitivity to work with diverse patient and staff populations.

Responsibilities

• Determine and certify participant eligibility per WIC policies.
• Provide nutrition counseling and breastfeeding education per USDA standards.
• Coordinate care with healthcare providers.
• Refer participants to appropriate programs.
• Perform dietary assessments and counseling by phone or in person.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Women, Infants & Children Full Time Wood River Health, Hope Valley, RI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1161

Salary Range: $24.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Drive Change. Deliver Care. Empower Families. Join Our Mobile WIC Team Serving Communities Across Rhode Island.

The WIC Nutritionist (Mobile Program) provides nutrition assessments, eligibility determinations, individualized nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support to pregnant women, infants, children, and caregivers enrolled in the WIC Program. This position delivers services in office and in the Mobile WIC Clinic, expanding access to nutrition and health services for families throughout Rhode Island. The role is responsible for providing participant-centered care, coordinating referrals, supporting outreach efforts, and operating the Mobile WIC Clinic in compliance with federal, state, and program requirements. This is a grant-funded position.

We are proud to offer an outstanding benefits package, including generous paid time off, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions, tuition assistance, and resources that promote work/life balance and employee well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES; include but are not limited to:

• Determine and certify participant eligibility according to WIC policies and procedures.
• Provide participant-centered nutrition counseling and breastfeeding education/support, according to the guidelines of the USDA WIC Nutrition Services Standards
• Coordinate care with health care providers regarding participants’ nutrition and health care needs.
• Make appropriate referrals to other programs that best meet the needs of the participants.
• Conduct primary and secondary nutrition contacts, including dietary assessments and counseling, by phone and/or in person.
• Customize WIC food packages to meet individual needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of pediatric and prenatal nutrition, as well as federal and state WIC regulations.
• Perform intake measurements, including height, weight, and hemoglobin screening, as needed.
• Provide services in mobile and satellite WIC clinics at community sites and rural locations throughout the state
• Safely operate and drive the Mobile WIC Clinic to assigned community outreach locations, ensuring the clinic and required equipment arrive safely and on time and are ready to provide services.
• Assist with the setup, daily operation, and breakdown of the Mobile WIC Clinic at community sites.
• Coordinate Mobile WIC Clinic schedules and site locations in collaboration with WIC staff and community partners.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, safety procedures, vehicle requirements, and Rhode Island Department of Health guidelines related to mobile clinic operations.
• Complete clerical duties, including answering phones, scheduling and confirming appointments, entering data, and scanning documents.
• Provide nutrition services at both the Hope Valley and Westerly locations when not assigned to the Mobile WIC Clinic.
• Complete all required Rhode Island Department of Health trainings.
• Consistently communicates to the WIC Manager, reporting progress in all areas of responsibility.
• Attends and actively participates in supervision, training and other meetings as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
• Operate within the scope of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act to safeguard the privacy of protected patient health information
• Enliven and support the mission, vision, and values of Wood River Health
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and Wood River Health Compliance Program Standards
• Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition from an accredited institution with a major in foods and nutrition, community nutrition, or nutritional sciences
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a satisfactory driving record required.
• Computer literacy with proficiency and expertise in Microsoft Office required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations
• Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population

WORK ARRANGEMENT:

This position is field based and will travel throughout Rhode Island.

The employee must be able and willing to work in the field, as well as at both the Hope Valley and Westerly locations as business needs require. Work assignments may be scheduled at either site on a temporary, regular, or rotating basis.

Wood River Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.