WIC Coordinator (07065)

A leading client is seeking Nutritionists or Dieticians for a state sponsored role in NJ. The roles are available in Middlesex or Essex counties. Associates go out to the community to educate women with children under the age of 5 on state benefits on the WIC program and screen people based on income group to see if they are eligible for benefits on nutrition support for themselves and their babies.Job title: WIC Coordinator/NutritionistPay rate: $35/hrLocation: Middlesex or Essex countyHours: Per diem, up to 34 hours per week. (could end up with fewer hours some weeks, depending on the need).Duration: temporary role till end of March 2027.Duties include but not limited to;Assists in planning and implementation of an outreach program to educate about the WIC program.Participate in community outreaches to promote nutrition and diet education Evaluates applicants for benefits according to eligibility criteria such as socio-economic data collected as well as nutrition assessment of participants.Assist in the implementation of the Nutrition Education Plan.Shares nutrition education literature for distribution to participants.Provides education to families on good health practices.Provides group/individual instructions on subjects such food preparation, formula preparation, food purchasing, food handling, mealtime psychology, and basic nutrition.Collect data and prepare reports.Other duties as assigned.Pay Details: $35.00 to $34.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.