Nutritionist, Wic

2 weeks ago

New Bedford, United States Greater New Bedford Community Health Center Full time

**Full-Time Work Schedule**:
**Monday - Wednesday 8:30-5:00pm, Thursdays 9:30-6:00pm, Friday 8:30-5:00pm,**
- **Rotation of Saturdays 8:00-12:00pm required once trained.**

**_The program nutritionist provides nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants._**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under the supervision of the senior nutritionist, including all aspects of:

- Anthropometric and hematological data collection.
- Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription.
- Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education.
- Documentation and data entry.
- Referrals to other health and social services.
- Follow up nutrition education.

Participates in planning, development and evaluation of:

- Educational materials and group nutrition education sessions.
- Participant counseling and education strategies.
- Nutrition in-services and outreach activities
- Nutrition policies.

Assists senior nutritionist in:

- Training paraprofessional WIC staff
- Conducting quality assurance activities.
- Communicates with health care community on issues pertaining to participant needs.
- Provides nutrition care for low-risk applicants and participants as needed.

Performs other duties as needed, including:

- Assisting in the training of CPA Is and Ils.
- Quality assurance activities.

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
- Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or food and nutrition.
- One year's experience in clinical or community nutrition.
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Good communication skills.
- Sensitivity to the needs of the client population.
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to manage and provide age specific care.

  • Nutritionist, WIC

    2 weeks ago

    New Bedford, United States Greater New Bedford Health Ctr Full time

    Job DetailsJob Location New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly Job Shift Week Days Job Category Health Care DescriptionFull-Time Work Schedule: Monday - Wednesday 8:30-5:00pm, Thursdays 9:30-6:00pm, Friday 8:30-5:00pm, Rotation of Saturdays 8:00-12:00pm required once...

  • Nutritionist, WIC

    3 weeks ago

    New Bedford, United States Greater New Bedford Health Ctr Full time

    Job DetailsJob Location New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Shift Week Days DescriptionFull-Time Work Schedule:Monday - Wednesday 8:30-5:00pm, Thursdays 9:00-5:30pm, Friday 8:30-5:00pm, Rotation of Saturdays 8:00-12:00pm required once trained. The program nutritionist provides nutrition services to WIC...

  • Nutritionist-wic Program- Columbia

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Full time

    Healthy Beginnings for Mothers and Babies:Make a Difference in Your CommunityAt NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, participants in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program enter an inspiring world of holistic care. From nutrition education to breastfeeding counseling, we bring passion and creativity to shaping the health of new families.Now, you can help...

  • WIC Nutritionist Assistant I

    1 month ago

    New Haven, United States Fair Haven Community Health Care Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFair Haven Community Health Care FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 140,000 office visits in 19 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary...

  • WIC Nutritionist Assistant I

    4 weeks ago

    New Haven, United States Fair Haven Community Health Care Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFair Haven Community Health Care FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 140,000 office visits in 19 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary...

  • Community Associate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States NYC Health + Hospitals Full time

    **About NYC Health + Hospitals**: Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care...

  • Community Associate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

    Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception....

  • Community Associate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

    Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception....

  • Community Associate

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

    Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception....

  • Nutrition Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States William F Ryan Community Health Cen Full time

    **Position Overview**: Maintain Program integrity, policy adherence, participant engagement, and promote the nutritional norms and standards established by NYS WIC Program. Determine categorical, income and residential eligibility of all applicants, and to serve as a resource for the Program and the community. This work is carried out in support of the...