WIC Nutrition Educator- 32hr/week
WIC Nutrition Educator- 32hr/week
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Job Description
Job Summary:
At MaineGeneral WIC were on a mission to enhance the well-being of approximately 2600 families each month. We value the power of genuine connections and the positive impact they have on fostering healthier lives.In this role you will provide nutrition education to all WIC clients in accordance with the States WIC guidelines. Education is tailored to each clients nutritional status and risk criteria while being sensitive to lifestyle income level and family dynamics.
Job Description:
This position is currently scheduled for 32 hours per week with potential to transition to full-time later this fall.
Responsibilities include:
Implementing WIC program policies with care and accuracy
Maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity during assessments
Providing nutrition education that is culturally and personally appropriate
Addressing nutrition health and breastfeeding concerns professionally and empathetically
Using evidence-based counseling techniques to support behavior change
Documenting nutrition and health assessments clearly and thoroughly
Creating individualized nutrition prescriptions
Offering appropriate referrals
Collaborating with families to establish realistic achievable goals
Conducting outreach clinics to expand community access
Engaging with community partners and supporting outreach efforts to maintain client participation
Qualifications:
Education in nutrition health or a related field
Licensure or registration as a Dietary Technician preferred
Knowledge of evidence-based nutrition and health practices
Familiarity with breastfeeding support and promotion
Strong communication and counseling skills
Ability to conduct clinical assessments and tailor recommendations
Flexibility to adapt to changing program needs
Passion for providing excellent client care
Join a supportive and mission-driven team helping families thrive through access to nutrition education and compassionate care.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32Scheduled Work Shift:
Job Exempt:
NoBenefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees wellness physical emotional and financial is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health dental and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays be with family go on vacation or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- An employee discount program is available to all employees for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource theyre how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
