WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator — Community Health Impact

Meridian Health Services; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Opportunities for advancement

401k with Company match

Professional development funds for Lic

Continuing Education

Personal Wellness and Financial Well-W

Merit Based Compensation Plans

Work-life Harmony

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a Breastfeeding Coordinator for Indiana WIC locations in Adams, Blackford, Jay, Wells, Randolph and Huntington Counties. The role is full-time, 32 hours weekly, with up to 75% travel to support counties and clinics.

You will provide evidence-based breastfeeding support and education, develop community partnerships, ensure confidentiality, and help plan local agency breastfeeding activities within INWIC MIS. Travel and licensing requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences.
• Registered Nurse or health-related degree with nutrition study.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proof of auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program in clinics and community outreach.
• Develop relationships with staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports community needs.
• Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method.
• Provide evidence-based breastfeeding support and education in the clinic role’s scope.
• Ensure confidentiality of client information per WIC regulations.
• Follow Indiana WIC program policies and procedures.
• Oversee planning, implementation and evaluation of local agency breastfeeding activities.
• Stay updated with breastfeeding information and share with local agency staff.
• Train local agency staff on breastfeeding education and support.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences

Registered Nurse

Health-related degree with nutrition study

Registration eligible for Commission on Dietetic Registration exam

Job description

Meridian Health Services is seeking a Breastfeeding Coordinator for Indiana WIC locations in Adams, Blackford, Jay, Wells, Randolph and Huntington Counties. The role is full-time, 32 hours weekly, with up to 75% travel to support counties and clinics.

You will provide evidence-based breastfeeding support and education, develop community partnerships, ensure confidentiality, and help plan local agency breastfeeding activities within INWIC MIS. Travel and licensing requirements apply.