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WIC Nutritionist West Elmwood Housing Corporation Providence, RI Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $45,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Customer service In-person customer service Direct client contact Nutrition Bachelor's degree Driving Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Dietetics Productivity software Full Job Description Job Summary The WIC Nutritionist' primary job focus is to be responsible for providing direct nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, education, breastfeeding promotion and support and referrals to WIC participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides initial WIC assessment for WIC client and develops nutrition care plans with client-centered goals; monitors client progress.
• Provides nutrition classes for clients.
• Coordinates client services and referrals with appropriate agencies when necessary.
• Participates in case plan reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participates in health fairs, representing

WEHDC WIC

nutrition programs when possible.

• Conducts presentations on

WEHDC WIC

nutrition programs to local agencies when applicable.

• Completes all required WIC training as determined by the RIDOH.
• Promotes and supports breastfeeding.
• Completes quarterly time studies as required by WIC.
• Ensures attendance and hours worked are accurately recorded.
• Attends all required meetings as directed by the

RIDOH WIC

Program.

• Responsible for regular, predictable attendance and to work hours as scheduled, which may include some evenings or weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nutrition or related area.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under the age of five years.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, preferably serving the underserved population.
• Ability to work with clients and staff with a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Effectively communicates with clients individually, as well as in-group education sessions with a commitment to serving those in need.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required. This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
• Work is performed in an office environment within the clinic or at other agency sites as necessary.
• Must be able to drive to other sites for training as required.

TO APPLY

Send your resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications via email to Please include "WIC Nutritionist" in the email subject line. West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. WEHDC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in

Rhode Island Pay:

$40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02907