Public Health Educator - Medium Risk Nutritionist

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

3d • $20 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pima County Health Department, Women Infants and Children program (WIC), is seeking a motivated and team-orientated individual to join their team. This position provides client-centered nutrition & breastfeeding services to program participants. Additional duties include conducting WIC certifications, medium risk counseling and obtaining anthropometric and hemoglobin levels for WIC participants. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills. If you enjoy being a part of a diverse work group and working in a fast-paced environment, this may be the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university AND one year of experience providing health education.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Education from an accredited college or university may be substituted by relevant experience.
• One year of experience serving as a Community Health Worker II or equivalent classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening will be required post-job offer.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in nutrition (community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, or nutrition science).
• Minimum one (1) year experience in nutrition education counseling in a maternal/child or clinical setting, including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of health education programs, curricula, and materials tailored to the needs of the target population.
• Collaborates with senior educators to design engaging and evidence-based educational content.
• Conducts health education sessions, workshops, and presentations in various community settings, including schools, clinics, and community centers.
• Utilizes effective teaching methods to engage participants and convey health information.
• Maintains an organized inventory of educational materials.
• Collaborates with community partners to coordinate health promotion events and initiatives.
• Engages in community outreach to raise awareness of public health issues and available resources.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and assessments to evaluate program outcomes.
• Maintains accurate records of program participants, attendance, and evaluation data.
• Provides client-centered nutrition & breastfeeding services to program participants.
• Conducts WIC certifications.
• Provides medium risk counseling.
• Obtains anthropometric and hemoglobin levels for WIC participants.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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