Health Educator (Lafayette)

State of Louisiana • Lafayette, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. This position supports Parish Health Unit and Mobile WIC operations by helping provide valuable nutrition education, community outreach, and health resources to women, infants, and children throughout the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving community health, empowering families, and creating a lasting impact every day.

Requirements

• Four years of experience working as a WIC Clinic Nutrition Educator or in patient care
• Twelve semester hours in food and nutrition or dietetics plus three years of experience working as a WIC Clinic Nutrition Educator or in patient care
• An associate's degree in nutrition, dietetics, human ecology, family and consumer science, health promotion, pre-medicine, or nursing plus two years of experience working as a WIC Clinic Nutrition Educator
• A bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, human ecology, family and consumer science, health promotion, pre-medicine, or nursing

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for the WIC Program by determining participant eligibility, evaluating nutritional and medical information, assigning risk factors, prescribing food packages, and providing certification and recertification services in accordance with state and federal policies.
• Performs comprehensive nutritional assessments by evaluating anthropometric measurements, hemoglobin values, diet histories, and medical and social histories; develops care plans, provides counseling, monitors participant progress, and delivers nutrition education based on identified risk factors.
• Provides breastfeeding education, counseling, and support to WIC participants and the community, collaborates with WIC Peer Counselors, and coordinates referrals to medical providers and local resources to support healthy participant outcomes.
• Conducts anthropometric measurements and hemoglobin testing; assists with EBT benefit issuance, breast pump tracking and distribution, formula inventory management, and special formula orders while ensuring compliance with WIC policies and procedures.
• Supports WIC program operations and outreach efforts by conducting community outreach events, providing technical assistance and LAWIN data entry support, assisting with staff and student training, and participating in meetings and special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree