WIC Educator

Douglas County, Colorado•Englewood, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The WIC Educator performs paraprofessional, client-service, and clerical work related to public health nutrition while delivering Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services. The role oversees a caseload of WIC clients, provides program orientations, issues WIC checks, schedules appointments, conducts anthropometric measurements, and provides breastfeeding and nutrition education. The position also supports daily clinic operations through clerical work, recordkeeping, reporting, referrals, and participation in outreach and client events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a WIC Educator or related work experience.
Ability to meet WIC I, II, and III competencies.
Must pass all modules of State WIC Certification and WIC Learning Online Modules with a score of 90% or above within the required timeframes: Level I within three months of hire, Level II within six months, and Level III within nine months.
Must pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting through a national database.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire and maintain complying insurance.
Motor vehicle record review is required at hire and periodically during employment.
County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist with necessary County functions during an emergency or disaster, which may require additional duties and hours.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain a caseload of clients participating in the WIC program.
Conduct individual or group client orientations on WIC procedures.
Issue WIC checks on a one- to three-month schedule.
Schedule client appointments according to WIC check issuance and the time required for each appointment type.
Conduct anthropometric measurements without supervision.
Set client-centered goals and provide ongoing breastfeeding and nutrition education according to the nutrition education checklist or as directed by the clinic Registered Dietitian.
Perform general clerical duties, including filing, typing, and answering phones, to support daily WIC functions.
Maintain WIC files and records.
Submit standard WIC forms and reports in accordance with state requirements and mandates.
Consult appropriate WIC clinic staff regarding client status, changes in status, medical problems, and related issues.
Refer high-risk clients to the WIC Registered Dietitian/High Risk.
Refer clients to appropriate health care services, food banks, Medicaid, and social services assistance.
Participate in WIC outreach activities and client special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.