Undergraduate research assistants are needed for the 2019-2020 academic year to support a research study focusing on comparing two different voice treatment methods used with patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The assistant will be responsible for measurement of data collected in the study. The position is available for 1-2 academic credits per semester, or 3-6 hours per week. A two semester commitment is required.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Transcription from recorded audio files using Praat
• Annotating acoustic files using Praat​​​​​​​
• Measurement of aerodynamic data
• Scoring of questionnaires tests
• Data entry
• Other duties as assigned

No previous research experience is necessary; training will be provided.

Minimum Requirements:

• Attention to detail
• General computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, file management)
• Ability to identify acoustic features on a spectrogram

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a message of interest and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Richardson.

If you enjoy working with young children, consider earning academic credit in our preschool program! The Renaissance School welcomes student interns every fall and spring semester! The preschool is open Monday – Thursday mornings and the children are present from 9:00 to 12:00 each day.

Student interns typically work two mornings a week, from 8:30 to 1:00. Student interns earn practicum or independent study credits as they assist classroom teachers, learn about young children and their families, and discover an innovative approach to early education inspired by the educators of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Possible classroom activities include... planning creative, developmentally appropriate activities, facilitating small group activities including cooking and art projects, photographing children to help document their learning. Supporting bilingual children as they interact and learn with others.

For eligibility requirements and how to apply, please refer here.

Health Imperatives, a non-profit community-based agency, predominantly serving families and individuals in Southeastern MA, seeks a full-time Senior Nutritionist. The Senior Nutritionist is a member of the Plymouth WIC program management team, responsible for the administration and management of all nutrition services of the program.

See attached job description for additional details. 

REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics AND one of the following:

• Master's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, foods, and nutrition, OR
• Nutrition education and (1) year postgraduate community nutrition experience OR
• Registered Dietitian with (1) year postgraduate community nutrition experience OR
• Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or nutrition education and (2) year of postgraduate community nutrition experience.
• Two years providing WIC Nutrition education and counseling; experience in program planning and administration; strong leadership and decision-making skills; excellent communication skills; sensitive to the needs of participants including strong, client-centered service skills and cultural competency. Demonstrate strong teamwork skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian Preferred Certified Lactation Consultant or CLC eligible.

Apply online or mail resume to:
Human Resources
Health Imperatives, Inc.
942 West Chestnut Street
Brockton, MA 02301

Community Health Programs,  Berkshire South WIC seeks a Nutritionist for CHP-Great Barrington, to work per diem 20-40 hours per week. Provide nutrition assessment, education, and counseling to high-risk women, infants and children under the supervision of the senior nutritionist,in individual and group settings.  The Nutritionist provides services at multiple WIC sites and includes some evening and weekend hours

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education.
•    Master’s degree in public health nutrition, nutrition, or food and nutrition preferred.
•    At least 1 year of experience in clinical or community nutrition preferred.
•    Bi-lingual preferred.

Email resume to Kelly Krok: Director of  Human Resource, kkrock@chpberkshires.org. See attached job description for additional details.

Health First Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of the Community” has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, compassionate, Part-time (18-hour per week) Women Infant and Children (WIC) Program Nutritionist that enjoys working with culturally diverse children and families. Under the direction of the Director of WIC, provides nutritional service and support to the operation of the department.
The WIC Program Nutritionist will:
Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants, and children under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist, including all aspects of:

• Anthropometric and hematological data collection
• Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription
• Counseling and education
• Documentation and data entry
• Referrals to other health and social services
• Follow-up nutrition education

A Bachelor’s Degree in public health nutrition, foods and nutrition, or nutrition education, required; One year’s experience in clinical or community nutrition, preferred. See attached job desciription for additional details.

OPENING FOR FULL TIME WIC SENIOR NUTRITIONIST - Responsible for the clinical component of the WIC community nutrition program, under the supervision of the WIC/Nutrition Director.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Provides individual and group nutrition and lactation counseling for WIC clients including nutritional assessment, development of care plans, nutrition education, and follow-up.

2.    Responsible for the training and clinical supervision of the WIC Community Nutritionists.

3.    Assists the WIC/Nutrition Director in the development of protocols for nutrition care, based on State WIC guidelines and recommendations.

4.    Trains, clinically supervises and evaluates WIC Nutrition Assistants and Dietetic Interns.

5.    Provides some clinical coverage, for WIC nutrition staff when they are out sick or on vacation.

6.    Develops educational materials for individual and group use.

7.    Supervises the nutrition component of the Farmers Market Coupon distribution.

8.    Serves as a resource for health center staff and community agencies; acts as a liaison between State agency and the local program on nutritional issues.  Provides WIC nutrition outreach visits with the Community Coordinator.

9.    Participates in select Health Center and State Agency committees; attends appropriate Health Center meetings, State agency meetings and continuing education programs.  Helps plan and participates in WIC/Nutrition Department meetings.

10.    Participates in Quality Assurance program for WIC services, including monitoring Hemacue protocols.

11.    Provides nutrition education to Brookside patients on a limited basis.

Qualifications:
--Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nutrition.  LDN or RD preferred but not required. 
--Two years of experience in community nutrition and prior WIC experience preferred.
- Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish
- Availability to work at multiple WIC sites, including occasional weekend and evening hours, as needed.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills

Apply on line at: www.brighamandwomens.org or to: Irene O’Hayer RD, LDN; iohayer@bwh.harvard.edu; 617-983-6015
 

AVA Nutrition is a Nutrition Coaching platform that combines artificial intelligence with human coaching to empower people to live healthier lives. 
AVA is an app based program that provides customers with personalized AI meal plans, real-time text based counseling, photo-based meal recognition, and an easy-to-use tracking system. Through long-term partnerships, our goal is to reach thousands of people and create the largest consumption data set possible. Check out our personal page AVA to learn more. 
 
We are currently hiring Registered Dietitians to work remotely/virtually as Nutrition Coaches on our app. 
 
Coaches will be matched according to skills and experience to:
•  Coach using motivational-interviewing on our AI supported web portal (set schedule of hours)
•  Assess meal with the support of image recognition (set schedule of hours)
•  Review and vet meal plans and data (hours as requested by management)
•  Contribute to special projects per expertise; this can involve writing materials, recommending algorithm adjustments, and joining calls with partners (hours as requested by management)
 
Please contact Chloe Davis, the Nutrition Coach Manager for AVA, at chloe@eatwithava.com for more information. 

Eligibility: Candidate must be U.S citizen or resident enrolled as a student in U.S. Candidate must either be an incoming college freshman for the current academic semester or a current undergraduate of any accredited two or four-year college or university. Candidate must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. university. Candidate must be maintaining a CGPA of at least 2.50.

Application Instructions: Write an essay 800-1000 words answering the following questions. How is obesity defined? What are the possible causes of obesity? How can obesity in America be prevented? There is no application fee or other fees for this scholarship to apply. Write your essay in PDF, WORD or TEXT file on the topic asked above. All essays must be written in English. Fill in the form, provide all the information asked and submit your essay.

Amount: $1,000

Application: https://www.solutioninn.com/scholarships/preventing-obesity-in-usa