Nutritionist, WIC Program
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Job Info

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Nutritionist - WIC Program

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist, the Nutritionist in the WIC Program provides emotion-based nutrition counseling and support to high-risk participants. They measure participant growth, explain program eligibility, assign food prescriptions, and document care plans in compliance with USDA and DPH requirements. The Nutritionist conducts nutrition and breastfeeding in-services, participates in educational activities, and provides ongoing support to participants.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct emotion-based nutrition counseling and guide participants towards behavior change.
• Explain WIC Program and nutrition eligibility during certification and recertification visits.
• Measure growth and screen for immunizations, anemia, and lead levels.
• Provide referrals to local agencies for additional assistance.
• Conduct nutrition and breastfeeding in-services in the community.
• Provide nutrition care to high-risk women, infants, and children, including:
• Data collection and dietary assessment.
• Food package prescription and education.
• Documentation and data entry.
• Referrals to health and social services.
• Follow-up nutrition education.
• Participate in planning, development, and evaluation of educational materials, counseling strategies, presentations, outreach activities, and nutrition policies.
• Maintain current knowledge on breastfeeding education and complete professional training as a Certified Lactation Counselor.
• Assist in training WIC staff, conducting quality assurance activities, and issuing benefits.
• Participate in administration of social media accounts and communication with the healthcare community.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the program.

Qualifications
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education required.
• Master's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or food and nutrition preferred OR have completed the necessary coursework to be eligible to sit for the Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist exam.
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists desired.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole strongly preferred.
• Availability to travel to multiple WIC sites during clinic hours and work evenings and Saturdays.
• Ability to handle high patient volume while providing excellent customer service.
• Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated teamwork, critical thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Initiative to learn and work independently.
• Reliability and punctuality.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.

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