About the Role
CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community. The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) team is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. This role serves as a frontline public health professional combining nutrition expertise, counseling skills, and program administration to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Verify participant eligibility, conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, determine nutrition risk status, and enroll eligible participants.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized high-risk nutrition care plans, providing ongoing oversight and follow-up.
- Conduct breastfeeding assessments and provide participant-centered education, counseling, and support.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation and data entry within established timeframes.
- Prescribe, tailor, authorize, issue, and reissue food packages in accordance with program regulations and guidelines.
- Review and evaluate formula requests requiring medical documentation and collaborate with healthcare providers.
- Ensure compliance with all WIC program requirements, local agency policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Obtain anthropometric measurements and hemoglobin screenings for participants as required, following established protocols and OSHA guidelines.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to support participant needs and facilitate appropriate referrals.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Demonstrates professionalism, respect for others, and the ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
- Works collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive work environment and supporting organizational success.
- Communicates effectively through both verbal and written methods with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities, delays, and unforeseen circumstances.
- Exercises sound judgment, involves appropriate personnel in decision-making processes, and makes timely, informed decisions.
- Supports and upholds the organization's mission, vision, values, and standards of conduct.
- Possesses the technology proficiency necessary to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Skills
- Nutrition expertise
- Counseling skills
- Program administration
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding support
- Documentation and data entry
- Collaboration
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Judgment and decision-making
- Technology proficiency
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition
- Master's degree in Nutrition
- Doctoral degree in Nutrition
Salary/Compensations
- $25/ hour
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Cash payment of $3K for waiving health insurance (Full time employee)
- Telemedicine
- PTO and Sick time accruals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Employer sponsored pension plan starting at 5% of salary contribution when eligible
- Eligibility for the Federal School Loan Forgiveness Program
About the Company
- CEO is a Community Action Agency committed to making a positive impact by supporting our customers, colleagues, and community.
- CEO works to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve through a wide range of programs and services.
- The WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) team is committed to supporting the health and well-being of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five through nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and access to healthy foods and community resources.
- The team delivers participant-centered services designed to promote positive nutrition, healthy growth, and overall family wellness.
Equal Opportunity
- We are proud to be an EEO employer.
