What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority position at Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska?
NOW HIRING: WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (RD, RN, LPN, Nutritionist, bachelor's degree with at least 15 hours in Human Nutrition)
Location: Kearney, 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: We're 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 You'll 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 You'll 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:
- Bachelor's degree with at least 15 credit hours in human nutrition
- Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR)
- Bachelor's or Master's 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 (Bachelor's): $26.00/hour
- Nutritionist (Master's): $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 308-865-5356 and ask for Judy, or email jschultz@mnca.net.
Make a difference in your community. Love your hours. Grow your career. Join the WIC team in Kearney!
Salary : $22 - $30