WIC Health and Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (CPA): Explore a Career with Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska

WIC Health and Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (CPA)

NOW HIRING: WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (RD, RN, LPN, Nutritionist, bachelor's 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: 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 Lexington!

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