WIC EDUCATOR I

Mesa County, CO•Honolulu, HI

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Mesa County Public Health was formed in 1948 as a political subdivision of the State. We provide a wide range of public and environmental health services to Mesa County residents and, in some programs, the region. Mesa County Public Health is a leader in our community, our region, and throughout Colorado. We are committed to upholding standards that align our actions with our mission, vision, and values. We are an efficient and innovative organization and we are very proud of the work we do. We have high expectations of our leaders, our peers, and ourselves. We believe in the power of community partnerships to develop sustainable solutions for our residents. Mesa County Public Health employees believe in the principles of Epidemiology, support evidence-based interventions, and advocate for healthy lifestyles at the personal and community levels. Our Vision: Mesa County is a supportive community that promotes a healthy environment where everyone can flourish. Our Mission: Understanding, promoting, and protecting the health of the community. Our Values: - Respect: We treat our staff, community, and partners with dignity, respect, and empathy. - Collaboration: We work collectively for the mutual benefit of the community through sharing information, responsibility, and resources. - Innovation: We empower staff to creatively approach and solve health problems facing our community. - Accountability: We are reliable and transparent with our community and partners. JOB SUMMARY Performs a wide variety of duties including serving clients, customers, and staff on the telephone and/or in person. Provides administrative and technical support. May determine eligibility for services to clients as mandated by state and federal regulations. Assess client needs and provide appropriate education and referrals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1 -3 years of experience
OR Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
This position requires bilingual Spanish proficiency
Ability to learn new WIC platform
Experience with Google Applications including Gmail and Drive.

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 assessments and tests and determine risk factors.
Using the principles of motivational interviewing 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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.