The posting
WIC Nutritionist - 34 hours About the Role The WIC Nutritionist provides nutrition assessments, nutrition education, client centered counseling, and food benefit services to WIC participants (pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals, infants, and children under age 5). The WIC Nutritionist delivers nutrition information and education materials designed to improve health status, achieve positive changes in dietary habits, and emphasize the relationship between nutrition and health, consistent with each patient’s personal, cultural, and socioeconomic preferences. What You’ll Do
Clinical & Nutrition Services:
Evaluate nutritional status of WIC participants, including conducting nutritional assessments for culturally diverse WIC participants. Provide nutrition education and counseling to pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, infants, and children under age 5 to achieve positive change in dietary habits Promote breastfeeding and provide referrals to lactation support services Issue food benefits to WIC participants according to WIC guidelines, assigning food packages on an individualized basis Perform anthropometric measurements and hematological measures as needed (iron testing), consistent with WIC program requirements Provide care consistent with Thundermist’s mission as an FQHC, serving patients regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay
Educational Programming & Community Outreach:
Utilize the Nutrition ONE platform and other nutrition resources for individual and group nutrition lessons Identify and problem-solve patient-related concerns and refer appropriately to Thundermist providers, community resources, or specialty services Support community outreach activities for the WIC Program as scheduled
Administrative & Program Support:
Collaborate with Thundermist healthcare providers, care management, and community programs to provide comprehensive, integrated support to families Maintain accurate participant records and documentation in the WIC data system and Thundermist electronic health record as applicable Attend state WIC agency meetings, Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) trainings, and Thundermist organizational meetings as scheduled Serve as the accountable lead for WIC patient flow and client satisfaction in the absence of the WIC Program Manager
Quality, Compliance & Other Duties:
Ensure WIC Program practices comply with state and federal WIC program requirements and applicable regulations, including maintaining confidentiality of participant protected health information consistent with HIPAA and Thundermist policies Keep current with updated, appropriate nutrition research and educational materials relevant to WIC, including perinatal, infant, and pediatric nutrition Other duties as assigned by the WIC Program Manager
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited program Familiarity with standard computer applications (Microsoft Office, internet browsers) and ability to use state WIC data systems (Crossroads) Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, culturally responsive nutrition information to WIC participants and community partners Ability to stay updated with current nutrition research, education materials, and WIC program guidance relevant to the role Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, high-quality services for diverse and underserved populations; an authentic compassionate approach to health equity
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior WIC program experience, including experience as a WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) Experience with the state WIC data system (Crossroads) and/or QWIC Prior experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or safety-net nutrition services setting Lactation certification (CLC or IBCLC) or breastfeeding peer counseling experience Experience in community nutrition, maternal and child health, or public health Bilingual (Spanish/English, Portuguese/English, Cape Verdean Creole/English, or Khmer/English) strongly preferred given the patient communities served at the Woonsocket location Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Schedule & Locations 34 hours per week, based on-site at Thundermist’s Woonsocket, RI location. One or two evening sessions per week are required to support patient access. Occasional evening and weekend outreach activities may be required. Occasional overtime may be required during vacation periods or staffing shortages. Work Environment This position is performed at a Thundermist location.
Moderate physical activity, walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, respiratory disease, infectious diseases, and other bio-hazardous material requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners. Manual dexterity for needed for certain medical procedures. Organization skills, neatness; knowledge of safety and infection control standards of practice.
Our Values Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you’ll feel at home here.
Ready to join a team that truly cares? Apply today. Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
