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BAMSI is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization founded in Brockton, Massachusetts, with a vision of driving change and creating equal opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental and behavioral health challenges. Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI) was incorporated on March 21, 1975 as South Shore Multi-Services Inc., under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as a not-for-profit human service organization. On July 9, 1975, it changed its name to Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. It was formed for the development, coordination, and delivery of integrated human service programs, and according to its website, its mission is “to empower people and enrich their lives, through compassionate support and diverse services, one individual, one family a time.” BAMSI employees up to 2,000 people and operates adult, child, and family services, assisting approximately 30,000 individuals each year in Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth Counties.

BAMSI is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Access for all; to creating a holistic system of care that meets people where they are; and abolishing the stigmas surrounding mental illness, disability, and addiction.

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package

• up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday

• 11 paid holidays

• up to 2 weeks Sick Time

• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• 403B plan with discretionary match

• Wellness Activities

• Employee Assistance Program

• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

40 hours per week

We are currently seeking a Nutritionist to provide nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants which includes high risk woman, infants and children. Women, Infants and Children(WIC) is a public health program that benefits low and moderate income families by providing services to pregnant and postpartum woman with infants and young children up to the age of 5 who are medically or nutritionally at risk.

Must have a bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition foods and nutrition, or nutrition education. One year's experience in clinical or community nutrition and a Master's degree and or/ licensure is preferred but not required. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese is preferred.

General Statement of Duties: Provide routine nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist.

• Complete feeding screenings and assessments as needed to diagnose, evaluate and treat children with a wide variety of confirmed or suspected disabilities.

• Develop, write and implement IFSP’s for infants and young children.

• Participate in multi-disciplinary team and provide consultation, training, and supervision to other staff members.

• Provide center and home base services, group and individual treatment.

• Provide training and support to families with nutrition concerns.

• Complete reports, record progress and interpret reports to families and other staff members.

• Actively participate in case conferences and in-service education trainings as required.

• Choose appropriate training materials.

• Perform duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Universal/standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.

• Perform duties in accordance with agency/program policies and procedures.

• Perform other related work duties as needed or assigned by supervisor or designee.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education. Masters Degree in public health nutrition, nutrition or food and nutrition; registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; or licensure with the MA Board of Registration of Dieticians and Nutritionists required.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience in clinical or community nutrition desired.

• Demonstrated leadership and decision making capabilities.

• Good communication skills.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Sensitivity to the needs of the participant population.

• Availability to work multiple WIC sites during program and clinical hours as needed.

• Ability to speak Portuguese and/or Spanish desire

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.

BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

EEO is the Law

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Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs.

Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI.

Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.

ID: 2023-6722

External Company Name: Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.

External Company URL: http://www.bamsi.org/

EEO: We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.

BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

EEO is the Law http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs.

Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI.

Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.