WIC EDUCATOR - BILINGUAL

Mesa County, CO•Honolulu, HI

1d•$19 - $24

About The Position

This job is for an individual that enjoys working with young families and will counsel them to make healthy decisions. Will discuss information about good nutrition and breastfeeding with clients and will make referrals to community partners. Perform administrative duties, anthropometric measurements. Will check hemoglobin levels for appropriate clients and support WIC team members in a clinic setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Proficient computer skills
Bilingual Spanish/English required

Responsibilities

Determine eligibility for the WIC program by reviewing written documentation, interviewing the client and comparing to state and federal guidelines.
Make appointments, and determine frequency of follow-up based on risks.
Inform recipients/applicants of rules, regulations, their rights, and responsibilities for eligibility in the federal nutrition assistance program.
Conduct health assessments at various intervals including anthropometric measurements (height/length, weight), accurately graph information and determine values.
Administer and analyze biochemical (blood) tests.
Analyze assessment and tests and determine risk factors.
Using the principles of VENA (Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) provide individual education plans; set behavior goals; make appropriate referrals; follow up and document progress; re-evaluate and establish new goals as necessary.
Provide appropriate education based on their needs which may include breast-feeding education, counseling, and support.
Perform administrative and clerical duties as required including but not limited to, making appointments, answering the telephone and ordering office supplies.
Attends all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
Completion of WIC Certification Program within first 12 months of employment with test scores of 90% or higher in each module.
Provide translation or interpretation for Spanish speaking clients or provide general agency support, such as assisting with Info Line callers, walk-in customers, etc.
Participates in emergency planning and response activities.
Participates in agency-wide activities that may include strategic planning, quality improvement, and/or staff development, as appropriate.
Completes necessary training through FEMA, including Incident Command Structure (ICS) courses.
When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by County leadership, employees may be required to work as part of a National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Performs other duties as assigned.