WIC Nutrition Assistant Certifier 1

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

WIC Nutrition Assistant enrolling participants, assessing nutrition risks, and issuing benefits for Sea Mar community health centers. Providing nutrition education, referrals, and WIC program support in Washington clinics.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeFerndale • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in WIC program operations, including participant enrollment, nutrition education, and eligibility determination. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and performing health screenings while fostering effective relationships with diverse communities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

WIC Program ExperienceNutrition EducationBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationClient Screening ProceduresBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

WIC EnrollmentNutritional Risk AssessmentAnthropometric Data AnalysisHematocrit/Hemoglobin TestingDietary EvaluationStatistical Record KeepingFood Package DeterminationBasic Arithmetic SkillsHealth Screening ProceduresClient History Review

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationEmpathyCultural CompetenceTeam CollaborationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAnnual TB TestAnnual Influenza Vaccine

Industry Keywords

WIC ProgramCommunity NutritionHealth Care TeamConfidentiality OathClient Referrals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enrolls and terminates WIC participants
Provides participant orientation and delivers WIC benefits
Maintains complete, up-to-date WIC charts and statistical program records
Interviews clients and reviews client history, anthropometric data, laboratory data, and eating habits
Performs screening procedures including weighing, measuring, hematocrit/hemoglobin testing, growth-grid plotting, and dietary evaluations
Determines WIC eligibility and nutrition risk factors
Refers high-risk clients and other clients to appropriate health or community resources
Provides individual and group nutrition education
Determines appropriate food packages and explains nutrient content of WIC foods
Identifies contracted food vendors and issues manual or computerized food benefits
Documents vendor and participant complaints and infractions
Assists with clerical, statistical, breastfeeding promotion, and community nutrition education activities
Attends meetings and participates in continuing education
Travels in Western Washington as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School or GED diploma
One year previous experience as WIC Clerk and/or in WIC program desired
Completion of the Minimum Paraprofessional Competencies defined by the Washington State WIC Program
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment
Annual TB test required
Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required
Annual influenza vaccine required, subject to approved medical or religious exemption
Must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering patient-related information
Must receive a background check from the Washington State Patrol
Ability to develop effective community and personnel relationships
Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to work patiently and empathetically with multicultural clientele
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a health care team
Writing skills sufficient for communication with dietitians, receptionists, WIC coordinators, and participants
Bilingual, bicultural English/Spanish preferred
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Ability to understand written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions
Ability to travel in Western Washington
Ability to lift 35 pounds above 4 feet without assistance
Ability to sit at a computer terminal or desk for extended periods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription coverage
Life insurance
Long-term disability
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid time off starting at 24 days per year
10 paid holidays
401(k)/retirement options
Opportunity for advancement
Culturally diverse work environment