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WIC Nutritionist, 40 hours, Jamaica Plain-Brighton WIC Program

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
3297 Washington Street (Show on map)
May 14, 2025
Provides nutrition care to WIC participants, under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist including all aspects of: oAnthropometric and hematological data collection oDietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription oNutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education oDocumentation and data entry oReferrals to other health and social services oFollow up nutrition education oCo-sign and consult support to nutrition paraprofessional staff Participates in department performance improvement/quality assurance activities. Participates in department meetings, health center meetings, and applicable WIC task force committees Completes all required Brigham and DPH trainings by assigned deadlines Completes monthly statistics reports, monthly time study, and other required reports May provide training for dietetic interns or volunteers Serves as a professional resource for health center staff and community agencies and provides them with nutrition information through individual consultation Education Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Completed internship required *Preferred: Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish - functional Spanish is acceptable.Portuguese fluency desired as well.* Ability to travel to several WIC sites in the Boston area Familiarity with maternal and child nutrition Strong individual and group counseling skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong tech literacy Strong teamwork and customer service skills. Licenses and Credentials Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred Experience *Prior WIC experience strongly preferred* Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good communication skills. Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve. Ability to work independently. Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.