WIC Nutrition Aide

Family Health Council of Central PA; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k with 50% up to 6% of salary

Paid Time Off (20 days per year)

Job summary

Family Health Council of Central PA is seeking a Nutrition Aide to support the WIC program in Shamokin. This full-time role focuses on scheduling, eligibility, data collection, and nutrition interviews to ensure beneficiaries receive appropriate food benefits and breastfeeding support.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience; NDTR or relevant degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience required.
• NDTR credential or higher degree in nutrition or related field preferred.
• College coursework in nutrition/dietetics/public health/health education preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and determine eligibility for WIC benefits.
• Collect data and conduct nutrition interviews.
• Prescribe food benefits and ensure delivery of WIC services and breastfeeding support.
• Provide nutrition education to participants.
• Support teamwork and maintain organized records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

NDTR credential (preferred)

Associate or bachelor’s in nutrition/dietetics/public health/health education

College-level nutrition coursework

Job description

Join an employer that cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides the opportunity to use your professional skills to make our community a better place.

We are a private, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public health grants for a 26-county region in central PA, seeks a Nutrition Aide to work in the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program in Shamokin. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling appointments, determining eligibility, collecting data, conducting nutrition interviews, prescribing food benefits, and performing various duties to ensure the delivery of WIC benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and one year of related experience are required. Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following: a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential with an associate degree; an associate or bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field; or college-level coursework in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field from an accredited college or university. These qualifications are preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills; work well as part of a team; and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Previous WIC experience is preferred but not required. Local travel within Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties is required, along with some early evening and Saturday hours.

Summary

We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. FHCCP is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life and expects all employees and contractors to further that as part of their commitment to our organizational vision, mission, and values.

Child Protection Clearances (formerly "Act 153 Clearances")

The following clearances and background checks are required upon employment and as a condition of continued employment:

• PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH)
• FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)

Current Benefits for Full-time Employees Include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k with 50% up to 6% of salary
• Paid Time Off Bank (20 days per year to start)
• 15 Paid Holidays
• 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Breastfeeding Support
• Employee Assistance Program