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About the Agency: Health Imperatives is a non-profit community-based agency, predominantly serving
families and individuals in Southeastern, MA. Our mission is to improve the
health and wellbeing of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in
Southeastern Massachusetts. We accomplish this mission by administering both
health and violence intervention and prevention programs and services.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: Senior Nutritionist
HOURS: Full-time (Monday - Friday; some evenings; one Saturday per month)
SALARY: $22 per hour
LOCATION: All sites: Plymouth, Wareham, Rockland, Middleboro, and Marshfield
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
OVERVIEW: The Senior Nutritionist is a member of the
Plymouth WIC program management team, responsible for the administration and
management of all nutrition services of the program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Organize, supervise and evaluate the nutrition component of site locations.
Ensures compliance with Federal Regulations and State Policies on all aspects of Nutrition Education and Certification of WIC clients.
Supervises and mentors nutrition staff to ensure effective delivery of nutrition services
and education to WIC families.
Conducts EOS documentation, record reviews and nutrition staff evaluations.
Acts as Nutrition liaison between the State WIC office, Local Health Care Providers
and HI WIC program.
Supervises the Breastfeeding Coordinator and assists with the development, implementation,
and evaluation of breastfeeding promotion and support activities.
Provides individual and Group Nutrition Education Counseling and Certification in a
highly client-sensitive way.
Attends WIC nutritionist Work Group and Business meetings as well as other required
meetings at the WIC Learning Center.
Works as a team with the Program Director and Community Coordinator to develop
outreach and referral networks.
Oversees the provision and evaluation of nutrition education for local farmers markets.
Provides training, as needed, to community agencies and health care providers on the
nutritional aspects of WIC, WIC food package and nutrition updates and breastfeeding promotion.
Other duties as required by the Program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics AND one of the following:
Master's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, foods, and nutrition, OR
Nutrition education and (1) year postgraduate community nutrition experience OR
Registered Dietitian with (1) year postgraduate community nutrition experience OR
Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or nutrition education and (2) year of postgraduate community nutrition experience.
Two years providing WIC Nutrition education and counseling; experience in program planning and administration; strong leadership and decision-making skills; excellent communication skills; sensitive to the needs of participants including strong, client-centered service skills and cultural competency. Demonstrate strong teamwork skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian Preferred Certified Lactation Consultant
or CLC eligible.
To apply mail resume to:
Please visit https://healthimperatives.org/ or mail cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Health Imperatives, Inc.
942 West Chestnut Street
Brockton, MA 02301
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