WIC Nutrition Assistant I: Nutrition & Family Support

fairhavencommunityhealthcare; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental and vision

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fair Haven Community Health Care is hiring a Nutrition Assistant for the WIC program. You will assist prenatal and postpartum clients, verify eligibility, and support nutrition education within the WIC team.

The role emphasizes data entry, documentation, and coordination with health and social services, with opportunities to promote breastfeeding and community outreach at FHCHC locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year in medical office/clerical work.
• Completion of WIC paraprofessional training within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Interview to obtain demographics and verify eligibility for CT WIC.
• Follow up on missed appointments and answer WIC inquiries by phone.
• Maintain participant files and documentation per State WIC regulations.

Skills

Clear communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

WIC paraprofessional training within 1 year

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fair Haven Community Health Care is hiring a Nutrition Assistant for the WIC program. You will assist prenatal and postpartum clients, verify eligibility, and support nutrition education within the WIC team.

The role emphasizes data entry, documentation, and coordination with health and social services, with opportunities to promote breastfeeding and community outreach at FHCHC locations.