WIC Educator & Nutrition Counselor

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays

2 weeks of annual leave

Sick leave

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. is seeking a WIC Educator to conduct certifications, mid-certifications, and nutrition education for women, infants, and children. You will assess eligibility, provide counseling, and help with program outreach in a tribal community setting in Sparks, NV.

The role supports breastfeeding promotion, guides clients on WIC benefits, and ensures accurate MIS documentation. Travel and cross-coverage for other WIC roles may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; coursework in nutrition/health preferred.
• Completion of ITCN WIC CPA Training Program as required by program timelines.
• Completion of Loving Support Grow and Glow Breastfeeding Training or willingness to complete within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Screen, enroll, certify, and schedule WIC participants per federal guidelines.
• Take anthropometric measurements and collect health history.
• Determine eligibility and issue benefits based on assessment and WIC.
• Provide individual and group nutrition education with client-centered counseling.
• Promote and support breastfeeding per Loving Support model and FNS requirements.
• Educate on WIC EBT, food lists, breast pump issuance and usage.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the WIC MIS.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Nutrition knowledge

Confidentiality

Client-centered counseling

Education

High School Diploma

ITCN WIC CPA Training Program

Loving Support Grow and Glow Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

WIC MIS

Job description

Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc. is seeking a WIC Educator to conduct certifications, mid-certifications, and nutrition education for women, infants, and children. You will assess eligibility, provide counseling, and help with program outreach in a tribal community setting in Sparks, NV.

The role supports breastfeeding promotion, guides clients on WIC benefits, and ensures accurate MIS documentation. Travel and cross-coverage for other WIC roles may be required.