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WIC Nutritionist

Thames Valley Council for Community Action

Norwich, CTJob$25/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25/hr
Location
Norwich, CT
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Dietitian (R.D.)Eligibility With The Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics’ Commission On Dietetic RegistrationState License Or Certified As A Nutritionist/DietitianBachelor's degree

Job overview

Thames Valley Council for Community Action is hiring a WIC Nutritionist. The WIC Nutritionist provides direct nutrition services to eligible participants, including comprehensive nutrition assessments, education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals. This role also involves developing and implementing nutrition education and promotion activities, contributing to the annual program plan, and attending relevant meetings.

Key focus areas include Provide direct nutrition services to all WIC-eligible participants, Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, and Provide nutrition education.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Foods And Nutrition, Bachelor's In Community Nutrition, and Bachelor's In Nutrition Education. Important skills include Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication, Oral Communication, Empathy, and Active Listening.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunicationOral CommunicationEmpathyActive ListeningWork in Fast-Pace EnvironmentBilingual

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Foods and NutritionBachelor's in Community NutritionBachelor's in Nutrition EducationBachelor's in DieteticsBachelor's in Nutritional SciencesMaster's in Nutritional SciencesMaster's in Community NutritionMaster's in Clinical NutritionMaster's in DieteticsMaster's in Public Health NutritionRegistered Dietitian (R.D.)Eligibility With the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission on Dietetic Registration

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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.

Required Experience

Minimum Salary

$25.00

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