WIC Certifier

Franciscan Medical Group • Lakewood, WA

1d • $22 - $34

About The Position

The WIC Certifier supports direct delivery of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), helping eligible women, infants, and children receive nutritional support. The role assesses clients’ eligibility by conducting interviews and nutritional assessments, applying income and nutritional-risk criteria, and documenting certification data. It also includes prescribing tailored food packages, providing basic nutrition and health education, sharing community-resource referrals, scheduling appointments, communicating with clients, and implementing federal and state WIC policies. The position requires strong interviewing, administrative, communication, and documentation skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to supporting families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in another related discipline and one year of related work experience demonstrating the required job knowledge and abilities; or high school graduation or GED, together with completion of training in WIC certification, nutrition principles, and education.
• Complete training in WIC certification, nutrition principles, and education within six months.

Responsibilities

• Certify clients for WIC eligibility through nutritional assessments and federally mandated questions to determine qualifying risk factors.
• Prescribe individually tailored food packages for clients.
• Provide basic health education on nutrition, avoiding harmful substances during pregnancy, lactation, community resources, and similar topics.
• Schedule WIC client appointments and communicate by telephone about reminders, missed appointments, and follow-ups.
• Provide and document basic WIC services.
• Implement federal and state WIC program policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED