Maricopa County (AZ)-posted 9 days ago
$21 - $29/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • Glendale, AZ
501-1,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

Are you passionate about nutrition? As a Nutrition Associate, you will provide services to the participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, such as nutrition counseling and education, verification of eligibility, nutrition assessment, and education. Our staff are creative, innovative, passionate about maternal and child nutrition, and seek to make a difference in their community. This is your opportunity to be part of a public health program designed to influence a lifetime of positive nutrition and health behaviors. On-The-Spot Hiring Event: We're hosting an in-person hiring event for this position! Join us Tuesday, December 9, from 2PM to 5:30PM at our St Mary's WIC location, 3003 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017. The cross streets are 31st Ave & Thomas. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!

  • Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for participants who require more than basic nutrition counseling services, such as nutrition assessments, participant-centered nutrition counseling and education, documentation of nutrition care plan, nutrition, and breastfeeding education
  • Assess eligibility and certify participants for the WIC program, including determination of WIC benefits, performing and interpreting hemoglobin screening tests, and accurate anthropometric measurements
  • Assign and issue appropriate food benefits, documents, and assure accuracy of participant files, and refer participants to other local and state agencies as needed
  • Conduct group nutrition education, including facilitated group discussions both in-person and on online platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition by the time of hire
  • OR
  • Associate's degree in Nutrition by the time of hire, and hold the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or be eligible and able to pass the credentialing exam within 12 months of hire with the first attempt at credentialing exam occurring within three months of hire
  • WIC experience
  • Experience completing nutrition assessments and providing health/nutrition education
  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for goods and services
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
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