Nutrition Educator for WIC & Maternal Health Programs

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 11 Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental (Voluntary)

Health and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness and Accident Ins.

IPERS or 403(b) with company match (up

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) seeks an Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead nutrition education for WIC and Maternal/Child Health programs. Full-time, 40 hours/week, schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

You will assess nutritional risk, provide counseling, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. A degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or related health field is required; WIC training is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have undergraduate or graduate degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (licensure not required).
• Or health professional with degree in health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nutrition education and assess nutritional risks within WIC and Maternal/Child Health programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in service delivery.
• Collaborate with community partners to provide nutrition services to target populations.

Skills

Communication with diverse populations

WIC training

Education

Nutrition or Dietetics degree

Health-related degree alternative

Job description

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) seeks an Alliance Clinic Nutrition Educator in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead nutrition education for WIC and Maternal/Child Health programs. Full-time, 40 hours/week, schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

You will assess nutritional risk, provide counseling, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. A degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or related health field is required; WIC training is expected.