WIC Health Educator

Join CareSouth as a Full-Time WIC Health Educator in Baton Rouge, LA, and make a meaningful impact in the community. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with families, empowering them through the WIC program. Work in a dynamic, relaxed environment that fosters both personal and professional growth while allowing you to harness your problem-solving skills and innovative spirit. Collaborate with a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving community health outcomes.

Your day-to-day as a WIC Health Educator involves supporting families by determining eligibility for WIC clients and evaluating their lab values. You will engage in meaningful discussions about nutritional requirements, prescribe tailored WIC food packages, and issue EBT cards to facilitate access to essential resources. Additionally, this role may involve assisting the WIC Dietician as needed, providing an opportunity for collaboration within a dedicated team. By excelling in this position, you will contribute to the overall health and wellness of the community, embodying CareSouth's core values of empathy and excellence.

To succeed in this role, you should possess a strong foundation of interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build rapport with clients and effectively convey nutritional information. An understanding of public health principles and familiarity with community resources will enhance your ability to support families in their nutritional journey. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for evaluating client needs and determining eligibility, while attention to detail is crucial for managing lab values and prescribing food packages accurately. Emotional resilience and the ability to work well under pressure will help you navigate the demands of the role.

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!