What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritionist position at Children's Friend?
Our Mission
Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children.
About Us
Established in 1834, Children’s friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization. We are an innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children and families. Our services include Early Head Start, Head Start, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), adoption, foster care, support for families with substance abuse, counseling, assistance for children with developmental delays, and other child welfare and early childhood services.
Your Career Their Future!
Our employees are our biggest asset, and we intentionally shape their work experience to support growth opportunities that will impact our services. As we continue to evolve, we’re looking for skills, experience, energy, and creativity to support our initiatives. Put simply, this will be both fun and a meaningful journey!
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutritionist will provide culturally competent nutrition counseling and support to Children’s Friend programs, including, but not limited to WIC, Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start, Pre-K, Childcare and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership families within the guidelines specific to each program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred.
- Proven ability to interact with members of the community representing diverse backgrounds and interests is
- required.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and a car to be used for work related tasks.
- The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.
- Under general supervision from the Nutrition Supervisor.
Work Remotely:
- Both remote and onsite work required.
Children’s Friend is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Children’s Friend, diversity and inclusion are foundational to how we operate and are embedded in our Core Values. We recognize that to tap into the richness diversity truly brings, we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our employees and clients. Therefore, we respect and celebrate our employees’ diverse backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.
We strive for the best candidate experience for all applicants, and if you need special assistance, please let us know. Talent@cfsri.org
