WIC Nutrition Aide

Family Health Council of Central PA • Lewistown, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join an employer that cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides the opportunity to use your professional skills to make our community a better place. We are a private, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public health grants for a 26-county region in central PA, seeks a Nutrition Aide to work in the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program in Lewistown. This is a full-time position. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. FHCCP is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life and expects all employees and contractors to further that as part of their commitment to our organizational vision, mission, and values.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One year of related experience
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Local travel within Mifflin and Juniata Counties is required
• Some early evening and Saturday hours
• PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH)
• FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)

Nice To Haves

• A Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential with an associate degree
• An 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

• Scheduling appointments
• Determining eligibility
• Collecting data
• Conducting nutrition interviews
• Prescribing food benefits
• Performing various duties to ensure the delivery of WIC benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k with 50% up to 6% of salary
• Paid Time Off Bank (20 days per year to start)
• 15 Paid Holidays
• 6 weeks 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