WIC Nutrition Aide

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and determine eligibility
• Collect data and conduct nutrition interviews
• Prescribe food benefits
• Perform various duties to ensure delivery of WIC benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support
• Local travel within Mifflin and Juniata Counties
• Some early evening and Saturday hours

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• One year of related experience
• Preferred qualifications (not required):
  • Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential with an associate degree
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field
  • College-level coursework in nutrition, dietetics, public health, health education, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Previous WIC experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k with 50% match 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

Clearances

• PA State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH)
• FBI Criminal Record Check (fingerprinting)
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA)

We strongly encourage applicants from marginalized or underrepresented groups, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants. FHCCP is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and expects all employees to uphold these values.