Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator
About The Position
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a nonprofit organization serving families and individuals across nine counties. The Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator conducts all aspects of nutrition education and assesses nutritional risks associated with the WIC and Maternal/Child Health programs. The role provides nutrition services to the target community in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $26.72 to $28.38, depending on education and experience. The position requires willingness to work flexible hours, including early evenings, and reliable transportation for work-related travel.
Requirements
- Possess an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution in a nutrition- or dietetics-related field; licensure is not required, OR possess an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field as a health professional.
- Communicate and work effectively with a diverse population of low-income individuals, including people who may face language or cultural barriers.
- Complete Bloodborne Pathogen training within ten days of employment and update it annually.
- Complete Child Abuse Reporter training within six months of employment and update it every three years.
- Complete required continuing education hours to retain state licensure, if applicable.
- Complete TB testing at hire.
- Hold a valid driver's license and car insurance.
- Have reliable transportation for use on the job.
- Complete WIC training requirements outlined in the WIC policies: “Local Agency Personnel Training,” “Training and Education Record,” and “New Employee Training Checklist.”
Responsibilities
- Conduct all aspects of the nutrition education component of the WIC and Maternal/Child Health programs.
- Assess nutritional risks associated with the WIC and Maternal/Child Health programs.
- Provide nutrition services to the target community in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Benefits
- Paid time off and 11 company-paid holidays
- Short-term disability after one year of employment
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary dental coverage
- Health and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Retirement savings through IPERS or a 403(b) plan, with a company match of up to 9.44% of gross wages
- Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University
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Job Type
Full-time
