WIC Nutritionist – Bilingual (Spanish) at Meeting Street

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Counseling, Infant Feeding, Breastfeeding, Health Education, Eligibility Determination, Anthropometrics, Hematological Assessment, WIC Food Instruments, Data Entry, Group Facilitation, Bilingual (Spanish), CPR Certification, First-Aid Certification

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Full-time employees receive: Competitive Pay Generous PTO 13 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision and MORE Meeting Street is currently looking for a WIC Nutritionist – Bilingual (Spanish) working 40 hours weekly. Duties: Provide one-on-one counseling to WIC participants (pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children) on proper nutrition, infant feeding, breastfeeding, and healthy lifestyle choices. Work closely with other health professionals and community organizations to provide comprehensive, integrated support to families. Determines risk eligibility of applicants based on certifying criteria established by federal, state and local regulation and policy including assessment of anthropometrics, hematological and other pertinent data. Ensures correct issuance of WIC food instruments and entry of certification data/information into information system. Facilitate nutrition related groups, workshops or lectures for clients and/or the general community. Create and deliver items in the Nutrition Education Plan. Communicate with HCP over the phone or via fax to obtain prescriptions, anthropometric data, and hematology(iron/lead) results when needed. Assist families in accessing WIC benefits, food packages, and other health-related resources, ensuring they understand how to maximize these supports, including WIC Medical prescription forms for formula/supplemental drinks for patients. Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, transfer and promote employees, and to ensure that all other employment practices (i.e. salary and benefits administration, education and training programs, and social and recreational programs) are administered without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin or ancestry, legally recognized disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, socioeconomic background, homelessness or any other characteristic or category protected by law. It is also our policy to protect employees and applicants from any coercion, retaliation or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in any investigation pursuant to the equal opportunity laws. Learn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org Requirements Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, public health or related areas. A minimum of three years’ experience in public health nutrition, clinical or outpatient dietetics required; familiarity of WIC program highly desirable. Valid CPR and First-Aid certification or willing to obtain. Maintains continuing education credits or certification as appropriate. Fully bilingual (i.e., read, write, speak, translate) in English and Spanish. Manual dexterity and mobility required. Able to regularly sit, stand or walk, and occasionally reach for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift, push, move and/or carry supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds, and occasionally be able to bend, stoop, crouch or kneel. Hours: Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Responsibilities

The WIC Nutritionist will provide one-on-one counseling to participants regarding nutrition, infant feeding, and healthy lifestyle choices, while also determining risk eligibility based on federal and state criteria. Duties include ensuring correct issuance of WIC food instruments, facilitating educational groups, and communicating with healthcare providers for necessary data.