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Community Action Pioneer Valley WIC Senior Nutritionist in Greenfield, Massachusetts
WIC Senior Nutritionist Full-time - Description DEPARTMENT: Community Services POSITION TITLE: WIC Senior Nutritionist LOCATION: Multiple WIC Sites STATUS: Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR: WIC Program Director POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Nutritionist is a member of the WIC program management team responsible for the administration and management of all nutrition services and health care aspects of the program. The Senior Nutritionist also assumes the role of Breastfeeding Coordinator and manages the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, supervises, and evaluates the nutrition component of the program to ensure compliance with federal regulations and state policies, including all procedures for: Determination of nutritional risk. Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education. Nutrition appointment schedule (certification and follow-up). Follow-up nutrition education. Food package prescriptions. Health and social service referrals. Nutrition care plans. Documentation of nutrition services SEE THE COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS We invite individuals with lived experience who are part of communities that have been historically denied a full opportunity in aspects of economic, social, and civic life to apply. These communities include, but are not limited to, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S, persons with disabilities, and persons adversely impacted by multigenerational poverty or other inequality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Supervision and leading diverse teams. Interpersonal communication / verbal and written; in-person and phone. Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities, navigating change. Organizational and attention to detail skills. Program planning and administration. Understanding of data capture and tracking methods. Work collaboratively across different grant requirements to accomplish shared goals and outcomes. Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations. Key Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of social services, advocacy, and navigating resources. Knowledge of Franklin and Hampshire counties and North Quabbin regional organizations and resources. Experience in nutrition counseling Experience working with marginalized communities and individuals with low incomes. Experience thinking creatively and strategically, setting program goals and steps to achieve them. Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements. Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate close attention to details. Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite and databases). Licensure with the Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists. Be a Certified Lactation Counselor or completion of course and passing of CLC exam (or similar certification) within 1 year of hire To Qualify Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: One of the following: Registered Dietitian with one year of post-graduate community nutrition experience or Bachelor\'s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or nutrition education, and two years of post-graduate community nutrition experience, or Master\'s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education, and one year of post-graduate community nutrition experience. 2. One year of supervisory experience We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying. Please be clear and specific in application