Careers

At Family Health Services, Inc., we’re dedicated to providing compassionate reproductive health services and WIC support across Southeast Nebraska. We’re looking for professionals who share our commitment to empowerment, inclusivity, and accessible care for all. Ready to make a difference in your community? Fill out our application form below.

We Are Looking For:

CPA (Competent Professional Authority)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Competent Professional Authority (CPA) determines nutrition risk, and eligibility, supports breastfeeding, makes referrals, and provides health and nutrition education to eligible individuals. Full-Time Monday-Thursday, occasional Fridays, no weekends or holidays.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Nutrition Assessment and Education

  • Complete the nutrition assessment using the nutrition interview and relevant panels in Journey.
  • Use client-centered counseling and motivational interviewing techniques to provide education.
  • Work cooperatively with participants in setting achievable goals.
  • Correctly identify all relevant risk codes and educate on risks.
  • Promote and support breastfeeding.
  • Assign food packages and explain the food package/food brochure/WIC shopper app to participants.
  • Review the printed benefit list with each family.
  • Weigh and measure clients and discuss the growth chart/prenatal weight gain.
  • Obtain hemoglobin and explain results.
  • Evaluate immunization records and documents in the computer system.
  • Document client information in the relevant panels and complete a care plan for each certification and nutrition education.
  • Document referrals.
  • Document nutrition education topics discussed and pamphlets provided.
  • Complete the state WIC Personal Activity Report (PAR) timesheet.
  • Contact physician offices to gather additional information, and physician authorization as needed.
  • May be asked to assist with the CPA work schedule.
  • Maintain a positive respectful demeanor in all contacts with clients, visitors and staff.
  • Consult with the program coordinator to gain guidance in handling difficult client situations and establishing priorities for the job.
  • Work for others as needed to cover PTO.
  • Embraces and displays sensitivity relative to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the agency’s service population.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Knowledge of pediatric and maternal nutrition is desired.
    • Must have a current Nursing license, LPN or above, be a dietitian licensed in the State of Nebraska, or a Nutritionist.
    • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and own mode of transportation at the time of hire and throughout the course of employment
    • Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

    OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

    ***No experience required, willing to train the right person.***
    This institution is an equal opportunity provider

    Job Type: Part-Time, or Full-time for the right candidate

    Benefits:

    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off

    Schedule:

    • 10 hour shift
    • 12 hour shift
    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

     Language:

    • Bilingual (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • Driver’s License (Required)

    Work Location:

    • On the road in Southeast Nebraska

    Pay:

    • From $23.00 per hour or more
    We have locations in:
    • Plattsmouth
    • Beatrice
    • Tecumseh
    • Falls City
    • Nebraska City
    • Table Rock
    • Hebron
    • Fairbury
    • Auburn

    Family Health Services is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We are also committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQIA2S+, New Americans, disabled, those with non-traditional forms of education, those who have experienced incarceration or have been system-involved, and those who have experience living in a household whose income is below the federal poverty threshold.