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WIC Health and Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (CPA)

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska

Lexington, NE

Posted/Updated: 17 days ago

Job Description

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!