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Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska

WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (CPA)

Pay: $57,283/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Lexington, NE (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.

$69,220 / year median in Nebraska

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Location:

Lexington, NE - Weekdays only - Increased Starting Wages! Find the schedule that works for you! We offer a flexible part-time position with the possibility of full-time hours, primarily Monday-Thursday .

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:

Daytime hours only (typically 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Flexible part-time hours with a schedule of 2 - 3 full 8 hours workdays each week. No weekends, no holidays Increased entry wages! 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 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! #hc253255