Degreed WIC Nutrition Assistant
About The Position
The Degreed WIC Nutrition Assistant (DWNA) must possess knowledge of maternal and child health, nutrition, and WIC Program regulations, policies, and procedures. The DWNA is responsible for certifying WIC applicants and participants, conducting nutrition and breastfeeding/chestfeeding risk assessments, and providing participant-centered education and counseling. The position delivers both individual and group nutrition and breastfeeding/chestfeeding education sessions and provides support for common breastfeeding concerns. The DWNA ensures accurate documentation and data entry in WIC WISE and adheres to all program requirements. In addition, the DWNA participates in outreach and community engagement activities, including health fairs and presentations, to promote WIC services and connect eligible families to care. The position supports overall site operations, maintains accurate records, assists with immunization assessments, and provides coverage at alternate WIC locations. Please ensure your application is complete and signed; incomplete submissions will not be considered. Position requires a background check and health clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, dietetics, health education, or a related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer service, nutrition, health education, counseling, or a related field.
- Knowledge of maternal and child health, nutrition, and breastfeeding/chestfeeding support.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Ability to provide participant-centered education using motivational interviewing techniques.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Background check and health clearance
Nice To Haves
- WIC experience preferred.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred or willingness to develop proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Certifying WIC applicants and participants
- Conducting nutrition and breastfeeding/chestfeeding risk assessments
- Providing participant-centered education and counseling
- Delivering individual and group nutrition and breastfeeding/chestfeeding education sessions
- Providing support for common breastfeeding concerns
- Ensuring accurate documentation and data entry in WIC WISE
- Adhering to all program requirements
- Participating in outreach and community engagement activities, including health fairs and presentations
- Promoting WIC services and connecting eligible families to care
- Supporting overall site operations
- Maintaining accurate records
- Assisting with immunization assessments
- Providing coverage at alternate WIC locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
