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 for a private, not-for-profit organization coordinating public health grants for a 26-county region in central Pennsylvania. The role supports delivery of WIC benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.

The position requires local travel within Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties, as well as some early evening and Saturday hours. Required child protection clearances and background checks must be completed upon employment and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

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 is required.
• Some early evening and Saturday hours are required.
• Required upon employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), FBI Criminal Record Check from fingerprinting, and PA 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 to 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.
• 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