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Thames Valley Council for Community Action

WIC Nutritionist

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A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.

$79,734 / year median in Connecticut

+14% projected growth

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JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing direct nutrition services to all WIC-eligible participants, including comprehensive nutrition assessments, education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals. Participate in the development and implementation of nutrition education and promotion activities, contribute to the annual program plan, and attend all State WIC and local agency meetings. TVCCA offers a generous benefits package including; 403B Retirement Plan Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accidental Death benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability and voluntary benefits 12 paid Holidays, vacation/sick time Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body with a major in foods and nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or nutritional sciences. Preferably has credentials of a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) or eligibility with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Commission on Dietetic Registration; if applicable, has State license or certified as a nutritionist/dietitian OR A Master's degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body in nutritional sciences, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, public health nutrition, home economics with a major in foods and nutrition. Applicants with a Master's degree in nutrition who do not have a Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition must have successfully completed the equivalent subject matter at the graduate level to compensate for any courses not completed at the undergraduate level. Strong time management and organizational skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to empathize and utilize active listening skills. Ability to work in fast-pace environment Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged.