WIC Nutrition Assistant
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DescriptionExciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. The Heart of Our Community provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.The Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program keeps pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.Schedule (40 Hours Per Week)Mon, Wed, Thurs: 8:30 am - 5:00 pmTues: 10:00 am - 7:00 pmFri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pmRotating Saturday's 9:00 am - 1:00 pm once a monthSummaryThe WIC Nutrition Assistant provides nutritional services and support to the operation of the WIC Department. This position is responsible for providing nutrition care to high-risk women, infants, and children under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist; participates in the planning, development, and evaluation of participant counseling, education strategies, and nutrition policies; and acts as an aid in making the WIC Department a synergistic, harmonious and productive entity integrated with other HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.'s component functions to fulfill the goals and mission of HealthFirst and to contribute to the overall mission, purpose and objective of HealthFirst health services.Required Qualifications* Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese/CV Creole required.* One year's experience in a health care field as a counselor, educator, clinical assistant, outreach worker, or home health aide.* High school diploma or G.E.D.* Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.Competencies* Interest in nutrition or health care.* Strong organizational skills with a systematic approach to work, capable of working independently and as part of a team.* Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English.* Sensitivity to diverse populations and experience working with individuals from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.* Availability to work at multiple WIC sites and during program clinic hours, as needed.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.Benefits include: excellent compensation, 3.2 weeks of paid time off, 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; reimbursable licensing fees and continuing education credits; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage.Learn more about us by checking out our website and company video.HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)HealthFirst celebrates and supports diversity and varied perspectives. We strive to eliminate discrimination and to hire applicants of diverse backgrounds, cultures and thoughts. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy/breastfeeding, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.