WIC Nutrition Aide

Cornell Scott - Hill Health Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

License reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center in New Haven, CT, is seeking a compassionate WIC Nutrition Aide to educate and support low-risk child participants while ensuring accurate documentation. Reporting to the Site Nutritionist, you will help with certification, schedule appointments, and maintain friendly, respectful interactions throughout the participant journey.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, organizational and clerical skills, plus a willingness to travel within Connecticut if

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a medical office or clerical setting.
• Excellent customer service skills with a positive and professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to greet and establish rapport with individuals.
• Basic computer and telephone skills required.
• Ability to successfully complete the WIC Paraprofessional Training Program within one year of hire.
• Spanish-speaking skills highly encouraged.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable vehicle required, with the ability to travel throughout Connecticut as needed.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation available as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists with WIC applicant certification, including collecting and entering eligibility information into CT-WIC.
• Responds to phone calls, voicemails, emails, and participant inquiries; assists with scheduling and rescheduling appointments.
• Completes required paperwork, maintains accurate records, and prepares program materials as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the WIC Program Manager/Site Nutritionist.
• Provides and documents participant-centered nutrition education for low-risk children.
• Collects and records anthropometric and hematological data.
• Provides referrals to appropriate health and community resources.
• Issues, tailors, and reviews WIC benefits and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Promotes breastfeeding and supports participant continuity of care.
• Participates in required training and continuing education.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Clerical skills

Basic computer skills

Telephone skills

Spanish bilingual (helpful)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CT-WIC data entry

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and service-oriented WIC Nutrition Aide to join the WIC team at Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center. Reporting to the WIC Site Nutritionist, this role provides nutrition education and support to low-risk child participants while ensuring accurate and timely documentation. The position also supports the WIC certification process and contributes to a welcoming, respectful experience for participants throughout their interactions with the program.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and service-oriented WIC Nutrition Aide to join the WIC team at Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center. Reporting to the WIC Site Nutritionist, this role provides nutrition education and support to low-risk child participants while ensuring accurate and timely documentation. The position also supports the WIC certification process and contributes to a welcoming, respectful experience for participants throughout their interactions with the program. This position is ideal for someone with strong communication, organizational, customer service, and clerical skills who thrives in a fast-paced, community-focused healthcare environment. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable communicating with participants both orally and in writing, managing multiple administrative responsibilities, scheduling appointments, responding to phone calls, and supporting the delivery of WIC services in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center.

Certification & Administrative Support:

• Assists with WIC applicant certification, including collecting and entering eligibility information into CT-WIC.
• Responds to phone calls, voicemails, emails, and participant inquiries; assists with scheduling and rescheduling appointments.
• Completes required paperwork, maintains accurate records, and prepares program materials as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the WIC Program Manager/Site Nutritionist.

Nutrition Services

• Provides and documents participant-centered nutrition education for low-risk children.
• Collects and records anthropometric and hematological data.
• Provides referrals to appropriate health and community resources.
• Issues, tailors, and reviews WIC benefits and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Promotes breastfeeding and supports participant continuity of care.
• Participates in required training and continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the WIC Program Manager/Site Nutritionist.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a medical office or clerical setting.
• Excellent customer service skills with a positive and professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to greet and establish rapport with individuals.
• Basic computer and telephone skills required.
• Ability to successfully complete the WIC Paraprofessional Training Program within one year of hire.
• Spanish-speaking skills highly encouraged.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable vehicle required, with the ability to travel throughout Connecticut as needed.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodation available as needed.

Why Join Us

Cornell Scott–Hill Health Center offers a competitive and mission‑driven environment with outstanding benefits, including:

• Above‑market, competitive salaries
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions and qualified candidates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long‑Term Disability
• License reimbursement
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Program may be available for qualified candidates.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is available through qualifying employment.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with up to 5% match

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.