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WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (CPA)

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Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska

Hastings, NE (In Person)

$57,283 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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Job Description

Location:
Hastings, 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 required
Pay Rates:
Nutritionist (Bachelor's): $26.52/hour Nutritionist (Master's): $28.56/hour Registered Dietitian (RD): $30.60/hour
LPN:
$22.44/hour
RN:
$27.54/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 Hastings! #hc246332