WIC Nutritionist

Description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center.
Health First Family Care Center, Inc
. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

We are currently seeking a motivated and professional full‑time WIC Nutritionist that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families in providing comprehensive patient care. The Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program keeps pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.

The WIC Nutritionist provides nutritional services and support to the operation of the WIC Department. This position is responsible for providing nutrition care to women, infants, and children under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist; participates in the planning, development, and evaluation of participant counseling, education strategies, and nutrition policies; and acts as an aid in making the WIC Department a synergistic, harmonious and productive entity integrated with other Health First Family Care Center, Inc.’s

component functions to fulfill the goals and mission of Health First and to contribute to the overall mission, purpose and objective of Health First health services.

Mon, Wed, Thurs 8:30am – 5:00pm;
Tues 10:00am – 6:30pm;
Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm

One Saturday per month 9:00am – 1:00pm

$24.00 – $.00 per hour*

* The pay range represents Health First’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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Health First Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Health First is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Health First does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.