WIC Nutritionist
WIC Nutritionist Summary
The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for providing nutrition care to women, infants, and children under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist; participates in the planning, development, and evaluation of participant counseling, education strategies, and nutrition policies; and acts as an aid in making the WIC Department a synergistic, harmonious and productive entity integrated with other HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.’s component functions to fulfill the goals and mission of HealthFirst and to contribute to the overall mission, purpose and objective of HealthFirst health services.
Schedule
- Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Tues 10:00am – 6:30pm
- Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm
- One Saturday per month 9:00am – 1:00pm
Pay and Benefits
- Pay Range: $24.00 – $29.00 per hour*
- Benefits: 3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public health nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education is required. Registration with the American Dietetic Association is preferred.
- One year of experience in clinical or community nutrition is preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese/CV Creole is preferred.
- Must submit a CORI Release Form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
Competencies
- High level of customer service and a positive approach to work with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center, and offers services to ensure positive experience.
- Able to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
- Able to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.