WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional AuthorityCommunity Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska • Lexington, Kentucky, USA

WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska • Lexington, Kentucky, USA

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

NOW HIRING : WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (RD RN LPN Nutritionist bachelors degree with at least 15 hours in Human Nutrition)

Location : Lexington NE - Weekdays only - Increased Starting Wages!

Looking for meaningful work with excellent hours and full benefits Join us and help families thrive - without giving up your work-life balance!

Position Summary : Were hiring a WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority - officially known as a WIC Certified Professional Authority (CPA) - to provide compassionate community-based care to women infants and children. This unique role is open to professionals with a variety of credentials including RDs Nutritionists LPNs RNs and Registered Dietetic Technicians.

Why Youll Love This Role :

Monday- Thursday occasional Fridays
Daytime hours only (typically 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
No weekends no holidays
Increased entry wages!
Excellent benefits (PTO insurance retirement and more)
Supportive mission-driven team
Extra pay for bilingual skills and breastfeeding credentials!

What Youll Do in This Role :

This client-centered position provides direct support to families through :

Conducting health and nutrition assessments

Determining nutritional risk and program eligibility

Counseling clients on nutrition breastfeeding and healthy behaviors

Prescribing WIC food packages

Offering education referral and care coordination to high-risk and underserved populations

Who Can Apply :

We welcome applicants with any of the following credentials :

Nutrition-Focused Professionals :

Bachelors degree with at least 15 credit hours in human nutrition

Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR)

Bachelors or Masters degree in :

Nutritional Sciences

Dietetics

Public Health Nutrition

Community or Clinical Nutrition

Home Economics or Consumer & Family Sciences (nutrition emphasis)

Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred but not required

Nursing Professionals :

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - current Nebraska license required

Registered Nurse (RN) - current Nebraska license preferred

Pay Rates :

Nutritionist (Bachelors) : $26.00 / hour

Nutritionist (Masters) : $28.00 / hour

Registered Dietitian (RD) : $30.00 / hour

LPN : $22.00 / hour

RN : $27.00 / hour

Plus extra compensation for :

Fluent Bilingual skills

Current Breastfeeding Credentials (CLC IBCLC)

Relevant experience

Full Benefits Package Includes :

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Optional coverage : health dental vision accident cancer / critical illness life

Retirement plan and Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Want to learn more about the WIC Certified Professional Authority Role

Call and ask for Judy or email

Make a difference in your community. Love your hours. Grow your career. Join the WIC team in Lexington!

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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