Nutrition Educator

Community Action of Skagit County•Mount Vernon, WA

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Educator provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, and conducts nutrition assessments for the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program. The Nutrition Educator formulates individualized client education and plans of care, and provides appropriate referrals. This will be a full time in-office position at 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED/HSE minimum required
Must have valid driver license and auto liability insurance, if personal vehicle is used for work-related travel.
WIC State Competent Professional Authority Recognition (training provided).
Basic clerical skills (filing, math, calculator, data entry, legible writing).
Interest in teaching nutrition, maternal/infant health and breastfeeding.
Proficient in operations for manual and auto scales, height/length boards, hematocrit/hemoglobin analyzers, and blood draw techniques.
Knowledge of basic cooking techniques required.
If not previously trained, must become proficient in motivational interviewing and client-centered interaction techniques.
Attention to detail is a key requirement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and Outlook; WIC database system.
Must have strong and effective communication skills (oral and written).
Working knowledge of standard office procedures and technologies (phone, computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, fax machine) is needed.
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, educational and experiential backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in related field preferred.
Experience in WIC or other maternal/infant related field, with training in nutrition preferred.
Experience working with the public, interviewing, counseling and teaching preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; additional languages helpful.

Responsibilities

Become oriented to WIC program/procedures through staff observation/assisting, independent study, classes and workshops.
Complete the state WIC Certifier training.
Conduct client assessment interview for service eligibility
Determine client nutrition risk and needs
Provide nutritional and breastfeeding counseling individually and classroom setting
Develop individual plan for WIC services and basic information required
Refer client for health care and social services, as appropriate
Prescribe WIC foods and educate on food purchasing.
Maintain client record in WIC and agency database systems.
Coordinate communications with program staff, outside medical providers, DSHS, state WIC and various service organizations.
Identify, research, design and produce educational materials and referral information.
May assist with WIC activities at satellite locations, community outreach, and local events.
May mentor other staff, volunteers, interns and nursing students.
Promote a healthy, transparent, professional, and kind work environment.
Participate in agency meetings and trainings, WIC meetings/training, as required.
Other related duties assigned by management.