WIC Health Specialist (full-time or part-time)

Rate of Pay: $22.05 - $24.10 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday primarily day shift; the day-to-day schedule may vary. No weekends or major holidays.

Position Summary:

Our team is seeking dedicated WIC Health Specialist candidates to join our Women Infants and Children (WIC) team.

The WIC Health Specialist supports the mission goals and objectives of Community Health Center of the North Country by improving nutritional services within the WIC Program. Specialists work with infants children and their caregivers as well as pregnant breastfeeding and postpartum mothers.

The Health Specialist will provide participant-centered nutrition assessments education and counseling tailored to participant needs. Duties may include general nutrition services and/or high-risk nutrition care based on credentials and experience. The Specialist will also be cross-trained to determine participant eligibility for the WIC program and to support general clinic operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Mission and Safety

• Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to the organizations Mission Statement.
• Adheres to all safety infection control and Department of Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
  

2. Participant Services

• Conducts and documents participant-centered nutrition assessments and counseling.
• Determines participant eligibility and prescribes or tailors WIC food packages within the scope of qualifications.
• Provides follow-up referrals and ongoing nutrition education to support health and wellness goals.
• Supports breastfeeding participants and promotes a breastfeeding-friendly environment.
• Performs anthropometric and hematology measurements as required.
  

Depending on qualifications:

• Nutritionists provide core nutrition assessments and education for participants with basic to moderate nutritional needs.
  
• High-Risk Nutritionists provide advanced-level nutrition assessments develop and oversee high-risk care plans and offer guidance to other staff on complex nutrition cases.
  

3. Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Accurately documents all assessments counseling sessions referrals and follow-ups in NYWIC.
• Tracks participant progress toward identified health goals.
• Maintains up-to-date training records and completes required continuing education hours (per qualification level).
• May provide leadership in nutrition training mentoring and staff development if qualified.
  

4. Administrative and Clinic Support

• Cross-trained to cover all areas of clinic operations (e.g. intake participant measurements scheduling phones).
• Ensures efficient clinic flow and participant communication (including reminder calls and rescheduling).
• Participates in outreach and community engagement to increase WIC participation.
• Assists with temporary clinic set-up transportation of materials and maintaining organized clinic spaces.
  

5. Communication and Collaboration

• Maintains open and effective communication with staff WIC Director and Nutrition Coordinator
• Reviews and applies relevant DOH and agency updates policies and memos
• Actively participates in meetings committees and organizational initiatives.
  

6. Professional Development

• Attends required trainings and obtains continuing education per NYS WIC standards (12 hours annually).
• Demonstrates initiative for professional growth and continuous improvement.

7. Other Duties

• Participates in outreach as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required to support the WIC program and the organizations mission.

Candidates must have flexibility in available work hours and be available to travel daily within and between St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties. Candidates must have a valid drivers license.

Opportunities are available for candidates with at least one of the following educational requirements:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) or Bachelors Masters or Doctoral degree in Nutrition (preferred) OR
• Bachelors degree in an appropriate health-related field with at least six (6) credit hours in nutrition* OR
• Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR/NDTR) OR
• Registered Nurse (RN) with Bachelors degree

Benefits:

Community Health Center of the North Country offers excellent affordable benefits options to employees routinely scheduled for more than 30 hours per week. Options include medical dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Term Life/AD&D insurance long-term and short-term disability 401(k) and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off including vacation personal and sick time as well as paid holidays.