WIC Nutrition Program Lead & Education Specialist

3M HEALTHCARE; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan (403(b)/401(a))

Job summary

MG WIC in Waterville, Maine seeks a nutrition support professional to provide technical assistance to WIC staff and administrators, focusing on nutrition education, program development, and staff training. The role supports participation issues, community outreach, and breastfeeding education.

Responsibilities include interpreting policies, auditing charts, developing materials, and representing MG WIC at meetings to improve services for participants.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting WIC staff and participants.
• Strong understanding of nutrition education and counseling.
• Familiarity with federal and state WIC policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert technical assistance to WIC staff including interpretation of federal and state policies, standards, nutrition program legislation and regulations.
• Interprets and transmits current scientific information regarding food, nutrition, diet and health promotion especially relating to maternal and child health.
• Conducts chart audits monthly to ensure compliance for State and Federal reviews.
• Oversees training and continuing education of WIC staff in nutrition and counseling.
• Oversees development of group education programs and nutrition education materials for WIC participants.
• Represents MG WIC at State WIC Agency Nutritionist Meetings and other community programs that benefit WIC or WIC participants.

Job description

MG WIC in Waterville, Maine seeks a nutrition support professional to provide technical assistance to WIC staff and administrators, focusing on nutrition education, program development, and staff training. The role supports participation issues, community outreach, and breastfeeding education.

Responsibilities include interpreting policies, auditing charts, developing materials, and representing MG WIC at meetings to improve services for participants.