WIC Nutrition & Eligibility Specialist

Community Counseling Solutions; John Day (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

6% 401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation 1–4 days/month

9 holidays + community service day

Mental health days after 1 year

Work from home options (vary by role)

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Benefits

Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Community Counseling Solutions invites applications for a WIC Certifier in John Day, OR. The role is a .5 FTE, non-exempt position, averaging 20 hours per week, with supervision by the Health Department Manager. A $2,750 signing bonus is available through 10/31/26 and a two-year commitment applies.

The WIC Certifier will determine eligibility, complete certification, and provide nutrition education to program participants, promoting breastfeeding and cultural competence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health, dietetics or related field preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Two years progressively responsible work experience in health care, education or social services with nutrition education coursework.

Responsibilities

• Determine initial and ongoing eligibility of participants according to policies.
• Conduct nutrition assessment and assign risk codes.
• Collect and evaluate diet history and medical history.
• Promote breastfeeding and provide nutrition education.
• Complete certification components and issue nutrition benefits.
• Teach group nutrition education sessions.
• Refer participants to appropriate services.
• Participate in mobile clinic operations and travel as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/health/dietetics or related field

CPR certification

Two years experience in healthcare/related field

Job description

Community Counseling Solutions invites applications for a WIC Certifier in John Day, OR. The role is a .5 FTE, non-exempt position, averaging 20 hours per week, with supervision by the Health Department Manager. A $2,750 signing bonus is available through 10/31/26 and a two-year commitment applies.

The WIC Certifier will determine eligibility, complete certification, and provide nutrition education to program participants, promoting breastfeeding and cultural competence in service delivery.