WIC Certifier

Community Counseling Solutions • John Day, OR

1d • $21 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

WIC Certifiers promote health and nutrition for women, infants, and children in the WIC program by determining eligibility, completing certification and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education to program participants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with two years progressively responsible work experience in a health care setting, educational or social service setting which includes, or is supported by coursework in, nutrition education.
• Have or be able to obtain a current CPR certificate.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
• In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists.
• Pre-hire drug screen required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
• Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nutrition, health, dietetics, education or a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying will be determined on a case by case basis.

Responsibilities

• Determine initial and ongoing eligibility of potential participants according to federal, state and local policies.
• Conduct nutrition assessment, evaluate collected information and assign appropriate risk codes/high risk codes.
• Collect and evaluate diet and medical history for conditions relevant to nutritional status.
• Promote, educate on and encourage breastfeeding with pregnant and post-partum participants.
• Obtain and evaluate blood samples relevant to the measurement of hemoglobin/hematocrit.
• Obtain and evaluate height and weight measurements.
• Provide nutrition education appropriate to medical/nutritional risk conditions, participant category and level of motivation/understanding.
• Complete all certification components and issue nutrition benefits to eligible participants.
• Teach prepared group nutrition education sessions on a variety of nutrition topics in facilitative style to encourage client participation and ensure full utilization of maximum program benefits.
• Facilitate and promote healthy parenting behavior related to nutrition.
• Provide service in a manner that demonstrates and incorporates cultural competence.
• Refer WIC participants to appropriate professional and social service agencies.
• Assist colleagues with meeting the local and state WIC program objectives.
• Attend and participate in required self-development and continuing education opportunities.
• Communicate in a professional manner in all contacts with colleagues, participants and the community.
• Develop effective, cooperative relationships with colleagues, participants and the community.
• Assist in setup, takedown and daily operations of mobile clinic sites.
• Transport clinic supplies and equipment as requested.
• Promote WIC through periodic outreach activities in the community.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED