WIC NUTRITION EDUCATOR COORDINATOR

Axis Community Health • Pleasanton, CA

5d • $40 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program Director, the WIC Nutrition Educator Coordinator provides nutrition, breastfeeding, and health education services to WIC participants, ensuring timely support, confidentiality, and compliance with WIC policies and procedures. Conducts participant assessments, develops individualized care plans and goals, documents services in WIC Wise, and responds to nutrition and breastfeeding inquiries, referring participants to the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) as appropriate. Assists in developing and implementing the annual Nutrition Services Plan and education schedule, facilitates nutrition and breastfeeding classes, provides staff training as needed, attends required meetings and trainings, and performs other related duties to support WIC program operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food or Nutrition Science is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in nutrition counseling.
• Ability to relate in a supportive and non-judgmental manner to all participants.
• Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude and attention to detail, with the ability to organize.
• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, etc.).
• Must be available to work a schedule of 30 hours per week (0.75 FTE), with flexibility to work additional hours based on clinic needs.

Nice To Haves

• Prior WIC program experience is preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) is preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition education counseling and support on nutrition, breastfeeding, and health related issues to participants in a timely manner under the direction of the WIC Program Director.
• Develops nutrition care plan and required documentation in WIC WISE.
• Allows participant to select nutrition goal and provides referrals as needed.
• Provides staff in-service trainings as needed.
• Uses appropriate nutrition education materials.
• Enters correct food prescription in WIC wise and issues benefits.
• Answers and responds to nutrition and breastfeeding questions.
• Maintains an acceptable productivity rate.
• Communicates with health providers at needed.
• Provides breastfeeding and nutrition education classes to WIC participants.
• Provides referral to IBCLC when work is out of scope of practice.
• Demonstrates consistent compliance with WIC policies and procedures.
• Under the direction of the WIC Program Director, completes the nutrition education component in the annual nutrition services plan.
• Under the direction of the WIC Program Director, develops class lesson plans and annual class schedule.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of participant information, services, and data in WIC Wise.
• Participate in staff meetings, and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• Completes required WIC trainings as needed.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level