Under the supervision of the WIC Lead CPA and Regional Manager, the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) is responsible for delivering nutrition education and breastfeeding support to WIC participants. The CPA determines nutritional risk, creates individualized food packages, and ensures that each client’s needs are met according to federal, state, and agency policies. This position provides client-centered care that promotes nutrition, breastfeeding, and family well-being.
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Complete nutrition and breastfeeding assessments and identify follow-up needs.
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Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered nutrition education and counseling.
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Promote breastfeeding as the recommended method of infant feeding and provide support within scope of practice.
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Develop individualized food prescriptions in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS).
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Document nutrition education, assessments, anthropometrics, and referrals in INWIC MIS.
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Provide education on WIC services, eWIC cards, approved foods, and the INWIC mobile app.
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Offer appropriate referrals to health and social services including Medicaid and substance use treatment programs.
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Protect client confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and WIC regulations.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
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Lead approved group education sessions.
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Participate in outreach efforts including community events and Farmers' Markets.
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Support infection prevention protocols and a welcoming clinic environment.
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Attend all required state and agency trainings, meetings, and continuing education.
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Perform clerical and support tasks as needed to maintain clinic operations.
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Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must meet Indiana WIC Program requirements to serve as a CPA:
Required Education: One of the following
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- Registered Dietitian or registration-eligible
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences
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Licensed Registered Nurse
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Graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field with at least 9 credit hours in nutrition (must include: 3 hours in introductory nutrition, 3 in lifecycle or maternal/infant nutrition, and 3 in advanced nutrition)
As a multi-purpose agency, CoAction provides a holistic, integrated impact. As an Area Agency on Aging, Community Action Agency, WIC and a Community Housing Development Organization, we support multigenerational households-connecting services across the lifespan. From preventing homelessness to supporting caregivers, we deliver wraparound care rooted in local partnerships and strategic planning.
CoAction was founded in 1965. The evolved mission is to ensure that people who experience financial hardship find opportunities, resources, and respect. We do this by helping individuals of all ages and families through direct services and referrals. Serving residents in Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski and Starke Counties.
