WIC Nutrition Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Join an employer that cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides the opportunity to use your professional skills to make our community a better place.   

We are a private, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public health grants for a 26-county region in central PA, seeks a Nutrition Aide to work in the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program in Lewistown. This is a full-time position. 

Requirements  

The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling appointments, determining eligibility, collecting data, conducting nutrition interviews, prescribing food benefits, and performing various duties to ensure the delivery of WIC benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.  

Qualifications: A minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and one year of related experience are required. Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following: a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential with an associate degree; an associate or bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field; or college-level coursework in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field from an accredited college or university. These qualifications are preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills; work well as part of a team; and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Previous WIC experience is preferred but not required. Local travel within Mifflin and Juniata Counties is required, along with some early evening and Saturday hours.

Summary  

We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. FHCCP is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life and expects all employees and contractors to further that as part of their commitment to our organizational vision, mission, and values.  

Child Protection Clearances (formerly "Act 153 Clearances")

The following clearances and background checks are required upon employment and as a condition of continued employment:

• PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH)

• FBI Criminal Record Check, from fingerprinting

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)

Current Benefits for Full-time Employees Include:  

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account  

Health Savings Account  

Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability  

Company Paid Life Insurance  

401k with 50% up to 6% of salary  

Paid Time Off Bank (20 days per year to start)  

15 Paid Holidays  

6 weeks Paid Parental Leave  

Bereavement Leave  

Breastfeeding Support  

Employee Assistance Program