Wic Nutrition Educator Category Location Opelousas, La

SWLAHEC

Opelousas, Louisiana, US
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Direct nutrition education delivery
Wic program knowledge and compliance
Community outreach and recruitment
** SWLAHEC is seeking a WIC Nutrition Educator to provide nutrition education and outreach primarily for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children enrolled in the WIC program in Opelousas, Louisiana. The role includes lesson planning, individual and group education sessions, and community engagement, with a focus on supporting low-income families. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing direct general nutrition education and outreach to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, breastfeeding women, infants, and children within the WIC program.
  • Employees must maintain familiarity with social and health programs like Head Start, Genetics, Family Health, Food Banks, SNAP, and Medicaid to effectively refer patients.
  • The position requires participating in outreach activities, recruiting low-income families, and assisting with general WIC program administration including scheduling and income screening.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** SWLAHEC is seeking a WIC Nutrition Educator to provide nutrition education and outreach primarily for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children enrolled in the WIC program in Opelousas, Louisiana. The role includes lesson planning, individual and group education sessions, and community engagement, with a focus on supporting low-income families. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct nutrition education delivery
  • WIC program knowledge and compliance
  • Community outreach and recruitment
  • LAWIN Management Information System usage
  • Medical data collection assistance

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Head Start and SNAP programs
  • Experience with group lesson planning
  • Ability to serve on local coalitions
  • Crisis response availability

Key Requirements

  • Knowledge of WIC approved foods and benefits
  • Familiarity with LAWIN system documentation
  • Availability during crisis times per LDH policy

Work Rights

Not specified

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