WIC Nutrition Educator & Breastfeeding Support

NATIVE HEALTH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits - Up to 5% Match

Paid Holidays (12)

Tuition Reimbursement and Educational.

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

NATIVE HEALTH in Phoenix, AZ seeks a WIC Educator to provide nutrition services, breastfeeding support, and program coordination in a busy clinic setting. You will work with partners to ensure accurate documentation, compliance with WIC regulations, and client-centered care.

Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, coordinating referrals, planning education classes, and supporting breastfeeding initiatives, with emphasis on culturally competent care for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with ITCA competency-based training within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: Dietetic Technician Registered or associate degree in Nutrition, or Nutritionist with ITCA training; or RD with ITCA training.
• Experience with WIC program and nutrition counseling; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments for pregnant, postpartum, infants, and children.
• Coordinate with internal and external health care and social services providers.
• Maintain complete electronic documentation of assessments and counseling.
• Plan and facilitate nutrition education classes and community outreach.
• Coordinate referrals to Registered Dietitian or other health professionals.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, WIC ITCA, and federal/state regulations.
• Collaborate with WIC staff and community partners to coordinate participant care.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

WIC program experience

Counseling skills

Breastfeeding support

Patient education

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma with ITCA training

Dietetic Technician Registered or Nutrition associate degree

Nutritionist/RD degree holders

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Case management system

Job description

NATIVE HEALTH in Phoenix, AZ seeks a WIC Educator to provide nutrition services, breastfeeding support, and program coordination in a busy clinic setting. You will work with partners to ensure accurate documentation, compliance with WIC regulations, and client-centered care.

Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, coordinating referrals, planning education classes, and supporting breastfeeding initiatives, with emphasis on culturally competent care for diverse communities.