WIC Community Nutrition Educator Float I

ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The WIC Community Nutrition Educator Float I is primarily responsible for enrolling persons applying for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Provides follow-up, monitoring and nutrition education to WIC clients. Promotes and supports breastfeeding, refers to appropriate community resource. Travel is required as needed.

Requirements

• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Documented excellence in customer service with ability to interact with and instruct clients from beginner to advanced levels
• Working knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications and relevant program-related applications
• Competency in working with people of various cultures
• Evidence of valid Arizona driver’s license and current auto insurance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Prioritization and multi-task skills are required
• Travel to multiple locations required

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) year college degree in Nutrition OR Registration as a Dietetic Technician with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience as an Advocate for Health Care or Human Rights
• Fluency in a language in addition to English (Spanish preferred)

Responsibilities

• Conduct health appraisals and nutritional assessment accurately; including height, weight, hemoglobin, dietary assessment and medical history, and record appropriately in the web-based AIM software program
• Utilize critical thinking skills to determine specific nutrition counseling, lactation management and/or complications, and monitor progress. Refer high risk clients to registered dietitian
• Complete required documentation to support eligibility or ineligibility for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Issue appropriate drafts and complete issuance, with all required documentation and signatures
• Provide appropriate education, counseling and referrals to clients and documentation of doing so
• Assume responsibility for routine office matters: see clients, phone, filing, and schedule appointments, maintain security for files and drafts, transfer paperwork, submit reports on time, clean and maintain laboratory to meet standards
• Manage basic customer service complaints before it escalates to the Regional Coordinator
• Travel to other Sites as requested/needed
• Correctly collect specimens, perform testing, and processes as indicated
• Other duties as may be requested or assigned, including assisting the WIC Program Regional Coordinator and/or Site Leader with other projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees