WIC Certifier I

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The WIC Certifier I is responsible for determining WIC eligibility, scheduling potential participants and enrolling when qualified. External contacts include patients, families, physicians and outside organizations and agencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Recognized as a Competent Professional Authority by Washington State Department of Health or able to qualify through on-the-job WIC Certifier training within 1 year of hire

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual preferred but not necessary (Spanish/English or Russian/English)

Responsibilities

Communicates in person and remotely with participants in a sensitive manner regarding lifestyle, medical history, nutritional practices and income.
Evaluates income and health risks to determine participant program eligibility.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques.
Performs clerical tasks, including answering phones, prequalifying prospective clients, scheduling appointments, making reminder calls, etc.
Incumbent may be required to work in any MBWIC clinic in Pierce County or participate in local outreach events.
Uses participant-centered techniques to provide personalized nutrition education/referrals and to educate pregnant women on how to initiate and sustain breastfeeding. and to help breastfeeding clients solve common breastfeeding problems.
Assesses participants’ health and nutrition status using Washington State WIC Assessment Questions.
Ability and willingness to meet with families individually in clinic and virtually.