WIC Nutrition Associate
WIC Nutrition Associate
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Job Description
Posting Date
06/27/25Application Deadline
07/09/25Pay Range
Hiring Pay Range: $20.75 - $22.81 per hourFull Range: $20.75 - $29.00 per hour
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
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. This position also offers an amazing pathway to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)! After just 6 months of employment our Nutrition Associates with a DPD-eligible bachelors degree can apply for our PAID WIC Track Dietetic Internship. For more information visitWIC Track Maricopa County AZ.
On-The-Spot Hiring Event:
Were hosting an in-person hiring event for this position! Join us Tuesday July 8from2PM to 5:30PM at our St Marys 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!
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies programs and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staffs unique skills and differences as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
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 upcoming 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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Bachelors degree in Nutrition by the time of hire
OR
Associates 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
We Also Value
WIC experience
Experience completing nutrition assessments and providing health/nutrition education
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
Job Contributions
Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for participantswhorequire more than basic nutrition counseling services such asnutrition 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
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment with a flexible work schedule that may include evenings position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Position is not 100% telework time may be split between working remotely from home and in a shared clinic space
Home access to a computer mobile device and the internet is necessary if splitting time between home and office with daily communication with co-workers through virtual meetings email and Microsoft Teams messaging and participant interactions to include remote appointments via video phone and in-person
May be assigned to work at alternate WIC sites as needed
Must obtain an account by the time of hire in order to verify client eligibility through AHCCCS
Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies using a County or private vehicle
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Ability to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Within one month of hire all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles mumps rubella) Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria) Varicella (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
