WIC Certified Professional Authority (CPA)
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NOW HIRING: WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (RD RN LPN Nutritionist bachelors degree with at least 15 hours in Human Nutrition)
Location: Lexington NE - Weekdays only - Increased Starting Wages!
Looking for meaningful work with excellent hours and full benefits Join us and help families thrive - without giving up your work-life balance!
Position Summary: Were hiring a WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority - officially known as a WIC Certified Professional Authority (CPA) - to provide compassionate community-based care to women infants and children. This unique role is open to professionals with a variety of credentials including RDs Nutritionists LPNs RNs and Registered Dietetic Technicians.
Why Youll Love This Role:
- Monday- Thursday occasional Fridays
- Daytime hours only (typically 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
- No weekends no holidays
- Increased entry wages!
- Excellent benefits (PTO insurance retirement and more)
- Supportive mission-driven team
- Extra pay for bilingual skills and breastfeeding credentials!
What Youll Do in This Role:
This client-centered position provides direct support to families through:
- Conducting health and nutrition assessments
- Determining nutritional risk and program eligibility
- Counseling clients on nutrition breastfeeding and healthy behaviors
- Prescribing WIC food packages
- Offering education referral and care coordination to high-risk and underserved populations
Who Can Apply:
We welcome applicants with any of the following credentials:
Nutrition-Focused Professionals:
- Bachelors degree with at least 15 credit hours in human nutrition
- Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR)
- Bachelors or Masters degree in:
- Nutritional Sciences
- Dietetics
- Public Health Nutrition
- Community or Clinical Nutrition
- Home Economics or Consumer & Family Sciences (nutrition emphasis)
- Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred but not required
Nursing Professionals:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - current Nebraska license required
- Registered Nurse (RN) - current Nebraska license preferred
Pay Rates:
- Nutritionist (Bachelors): $26.00/hour
- Nutritionist (Masters): $28.00/hour
- Registered Dietitian (RD): $30.00/hour
- LPN: $22.00/hour
- RN: $27.00/hour
Plus extra compensation for:
- Fluent Bilingual skills
- Current Breastfeeding Credentials (CLC IBCLC)
- Relevant experience
Full Benefits Package Includes:
- Paid holidays & generous PTO
- Short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Optional coverage: health dental vision accident cancer/critical illness life
- Retirement plan and Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Want to learn more about the WIC Certified Professional Authority Role
Call and ask for Judy or email
Make a difference in your community. Love your hours. Grow your career. Join the WIC team in Lexington!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
