WIC Nutritionist Willimantic, CT

WIC Nutritionist, 30 hours, Days, Willimantic, CT

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Location: Willimantic, CT

Hours/

Schedule:

30 hours per week, 6 hours per day, Day shift

Weekends

Required:

6 Saturdays per year

WIC Nutritionist Benefits

Summary:

• Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
• Sick Time
• Educational / Loan Reimbursement
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay

WIC Nutritionist

Job Summary:

The W.I.C. (Women, Infants, Children) Nutritionist is responsible for the nutrition services component of the WIC Program including nutrition education, information and referrals to participants of WIC. The WIC Nutritionist is able to use independent judgment when working with families regarding nutrition services.

WIC Nutritionist

Job Responsibilities:

• Counsel groups, individuals and serves as nutritional spokesperson for local WIC agency. Interprets, evaluates and utilizes current pertinent research relating to nutritional care of WIC participants.
• Assists the Program Nutritionist and Site Nutritionist in the nutrition education and breast‑feeding program for the local agency. Assesses high‑risk participants and implements nutritional plans.
• Assists the Coordinator, Program Nutritionist and Site Nutritionist in the development of the nutrition component of the annual WIC plan in compliance with Federal and State regulations and guidelines. Certifies, evaluates, determines medical and/or nutritional eligibility for existing and/or new clients.
• Attends WIC In‑service meetings for nutritionist and participants on appropriate state committees. Pursues professional continuing education.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4‑year institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting body with a major in foods and nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition education or nutritional sciences is required.
• 2 years of responsible experience in nutrition in a health agency or health care facility, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation/Approval of Dietetics Education (ACEND) accredited/approved supervised practice program (e.g. a Coordinated Program, Dietetic Internship, or Approved Pre‑Professional Practice/AP4 Program) required OR;
• Master’s degree in nutrition education can qualify for one year of work experience. Persons 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.

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