Wic Program Assistant Jobs in Alexandria, VA (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

The WIC - CPPA Nutrition Assistant I plays a crucial role in supporting the health and nutrition of women, infants, and children within the community. This position involves assisting clients in accessing nutritional resources and education, ensuring they receive the necessary support to lead healthier lives. The Nutrition Assistant will work closely with registered dietitians and other health professionals to provide tailored nutritional guidance and support. By fostering a welcoming and informative environment, the assistant will help clients navigate the WIC program effectively. Ultimately, this role contributes to the overall well-being of families, promoting better health outcomes through proper nutrition and education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a customer service role, preferably in a healthcare or community service setting.
• Basic knowledge of nutrition and health principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
• Bilingual skills to effectively communicate with a diverse client base.
• Previous experience working with WIC or similar health programs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients in completing WIC applications and recertifications, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and processed.
• Provide basic nutrition education to clients, including information on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and food preparation.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and services provided, ensuring compliance with WIC program guidelines.
• Support the distribution of food benefits and vouchers to eligible clients, ensuring they understand how to utilize these resources.
• Collaborate with team members to organize community outreach events and workshops aimed at promoting nutrition and health awareness.

Skills:

The required skills for this position include strong communication abilities, which are essential for effectively conveying nutritional information to clients. Organizational skills are vital for maintaining accurate records and managing client documentation efficiently. Empathy and interpersonal skills are necessary to create a supportive environment for clients seeking assistance. Preferred skills, such as bilingual communication, enhance the ability to serve a diverse population, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder access to vital resources. Overall, these skills are utilized daily to foster positive client relationships and promote health education within the community.

Why work at CCI? 

• Extensive benefits plan including PTO
• 403B Retirement Plan 
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance. 
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI Health Services does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisions are to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance with applicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO & President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation of this policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowingly retaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of this policy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will be promptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respect of all involved.