WIC Nutrition Aide

Family Health Council of Central PA • Shamokin, PA

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About The Position

The WIC Nutrition Aide works in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in Shamokin. The employer is a private, not-for-profit organization coordinating public health grants for a 26-county region in central Pennsylvania. This full-time role supports delivery of WIC benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support. Local travel within Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties is required, along with some early evening and Saturday hours.

Upon employment, and as a condition of continued employment, the employee must complete the required child protection clearances and background checks: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), FBI Criminal Record Check based on fingerprinting, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA).

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• At least one year of related experience.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Local travel within Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties.
• Availability for some early evening and Saturday hours.
• Required upon employment and for continued employment: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), FBI Criminal Record Check from fingerprinting, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA).

Nice To Haves

• Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential with an associate degree.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field.
• College-level coursework in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Previous WIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments.
• Determine eligibility.
• Collect data.
• Conduct nutrition interviews.
• Prescribe food benefits.
• Perform duties that support delivery of WIC benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with 50% match up to 6% of salary.
• Paid Time Off Bank, starting at 20 days per year.
• 15 paid holidays.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Breastfeeding support.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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