WIC Senior Nutritionist - Community Action of Pioneer Valley
Greenfield, MA
About the Job
GREENFIELD 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.
Requirements 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: 1. 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 materials how your background, lived experience, and
transferable skills are relevant to this position. AA/EOE/ADA Employment
is contingent upon successful completion of Criminal Offender Record
check (C.O.R.I.) prior to hire and every three years. Evidence of a safe
driving record and ability to be covered under Community Action?s
non-owned and hired vehicle policy. Salary Description
$27.57-$29.26/hr
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.
Requirements 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: 1. 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 materials how your background, lived experience, and
transferable skills are relevant to this position. AA/EOE/ADA Employment
is contingent upon successful completion of Criminal Offender Record
check (C.O.R.I.) prior to hire and every three years. Evidence of a safe
driving record and ability to be covered under Community Action?s
non-owned and hired vehicle policy. Salary Description
$27.57-$29.26/hr
Source : Community Action of Pioneer Valley