Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Educator
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Job Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Come and start a new job with us learn a new skill set earn certifications and help lift up your
community. We will provide all training on the job. The position has stable and consistent hours
and a great working environment.
The Nutrition Educator provides nutrition and breastfeeding education and conducts nutrition
assessments for the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program. The Educator will provide
individualized client education create plans of care and provide referral for other services as
will be a full time in-office position at 37.5 hours per week. Preference given to those
bilingual in English/Spanish. Dual languages not required.
JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Become oriented to WIC program/procedures through staff observation/assisting independent study classes and workshops.
2. Complete the state WIC Certifier training:
- Conduct client assessment interview for service eligibility.
- Determine client nutritional risk and needs.
- Provide nutritional and breastfeeding counseling individually and classroom setting.
- Develop individual plan for WIC services and basic information required:
- Refer client for health care and social services as appropriate.
- Prescribe WIC foods and educate on food purchasing.
3. Maintain client record in WIC database system.
4. Coordinate communications with program staff outside medical providers DSHS state WIC and various service organizations.
5. Identify research design and produce educational materials and referral information.
6. May assist with WIC activities at satellite locations community outreach and local events.
7. May coordinate and present regularly scheduled cooking classes for client education.
8. May mentor other staff volunteers interns and nursing students.
9. Participate in agency meetings and trainings WIC meetings/training as required.
10. Other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED/HSE minimum requirement required; Associate Degree in related field preferred.
- Two-years of experience in WIC or other maternal/infant related field with training in nutrition preferred but not required.
- Previous experience working with the public interviewing counseling and teaching preferred but not required.
Or a combination of education and experience providing the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully
perform the work
License(s) & Certification(s)
- Must have a valid driver license and auto liability insurance if personal vehicle is used for work-related travel.
- Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate (training provided).
- WIC State Competent Professional Authority Recognition (training provided).
- May require Food Handler Permit.
Skills & Abilities
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; additional languages helpful.
- Proficient in operations for manual and auto scales height/length boardshematocrit/hemoglobin analyzers and blood draw techniques.
- Knowledge of basic cooking techniques required.
- If not previously trained must become proficient in motivational interviewing and client centered interaction techniques.
- Interest in teaching nutrition maternal/infant health and breastfeeding.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word Excel and Outlook; WICdatabase system.
- Must have strong and effective communication skills (oral and written).
- Working knowledge of standard office procedures and technologies (phone computerprinter photocopier scanner fax machine) is needed.
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied culturalsocioeconomic educational and experiential backgrounds.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting wage between $21.46 - $24.303 per hour (DOE)
Benefits include:
- Medical & Dental Insurance including Rx and Vision
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan (3% Employer Match)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- 12 Holidays per year
- Health club discount
(Community Action reserves right to modify amend or terminate any benefit at any time for any reason.)
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by providing ALL items requested. Pleasesubmit the following:
(1) Community Action Application (2) Resume (3) Letter of Interest. You can find alljob announcements and apply online on our website at
Community Action of Skagit County reserves the right to extend application deadlines and to modify the selection
schedule without notice to form eligibility lists for or make appointments to other positions with similar
employment requirements. Community Action of Skagit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you
require accommodation in the application process please contact our HR Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
