WIC Nutrition Counselor & Education Advocate

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center seeks a Nutrition Counselor to support WIC participants with eligibility screening, risk assessment, and education on nutrition and breastfeeding. This paraprofessional role operates under CPA supervision and focuses on delivering participant-centered care in a public health setting.

The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) with relevant WIC experience, or a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Health fields.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Ability to learn and apply new technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Excellent customer service and time management; follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Screen applicants to determine WIC eligibility (income, residency, category).
• Document anthropometric and health data for nutrition risk assessment.
• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding education to low-risk participants.
• Refer to CPAs for high-risk concerns and connect families to external services.
• Issue WIC food benefits and schedule follow-ups.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

English communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Public Health/Health sciences

WIC/public health experience (3 years)

Tools

WIC MIS

Job description

Children's National Medical Center seeks a Nutrition Counselor to support WIC participants with eligibility screening, risk assessment, and education on nutrition and breastfeeding. This paraprofessional role operates under CPA supervision and focuses on delivering participant-centered care in a public health setting.

The position requires a high school diploma (or GED) with relevant WIC experience, or a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Health fields.