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.
The Senior Nutritionist is a member of the local WIC program management team responsible for the administration and management of all nutrition services and health care aspects of the program.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and evaluate all nutrition services to ensure compliance with federal WIC regulations and state policies. Manage nutritional risk assessments, counseling, education, food package prescriptions, referrals, and nutrition care plans. Develop and maintain local nutrition procedures aligned with state WIC guidelines. Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and supervise nutritionists and nutrition assistants. Monitor staff performance and conduct annual evaluations; ensure required continuing education is completed. Coordinate staffing, appointment schedules, participant flow, and service delivery operations. Establish and oversee follow-up nutrition education programs, including individual and group sessions. Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition education strategies and program improvements. Manage nutrition-related Farmers Market education and outreach activities. Serve as liaison between the WIC program, state agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners. Supervise breastfeeding promotion and support programs, including the Peer Counseling Program. Collaborate on community outreach, referral networks, and provider training initiatives. Maintain relationships with healthcare providers through regular communication and site visits. Certify and provide services to high-risk women, infants, and children when needed. Assist with program administration, participant referrals, and overall program operations.
General Requirements:
Master's Degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education, and one year of post graduate community nutrition experience preferred Registered Dietitian with one year of post graduate community nutrition experience Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or nutrition education, and two years of post-graduate community nutrition experience Experience in program planning and administration Leadership and decision-making skills Excellent communication skills At least one year of experience in counseling Sensitivity to the needs of the participant population Availability to work at multiple WIC sites and during evening and weekend hours, as needed Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists preferred. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, preferred
Pay:
$24.96 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
