WIC Educator, Woman and Infant Children- Lowry Family Practice

Denver Health And Hospital Authority

Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 28

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a motivated WIC Educator Woman and Infant Children- Lowry Family Practice to join our team!

We are here for lifes journey.
Where is your life journey taking you

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves something that connects us all:

Humanity in action Triumph in hardship Transformation in health.

Department

ACS-CHS Grants Funded

Job Summary

Under general supervision the WIC Educator delivers WIC services to participants by determining and documenting eligibility enrolling eligible families providing food benefits and maintaining participant and program records. Interviews and provides nutrition and breastfeeding education and promotes behavior change. Refers WIC participants to appropriate healthcare community and social service programs. Assists clinic in front desk reception area duties including covering the WIC phone line scheduling participants and checking in participants for appointments.

Essential Functions:

Client Interactions Determines WIC program eligibility enrolls WIC participants and issues WIC food benefits in accordance with federal program guidelines. Conducts nutrition interviews and health assessments. Collects anthropometric data (weights heights and lengths) and performs finger sticks (hemoglobin testing). Enters data into the WIC computer system and maintains confidential client program records. Assigns nutrition risk factors based on analysis of participant data and makes referrals to the Registered Dietitian for high nutrition risk factors. Utilizes participant-centered and motivational interviewing approaches to providing nutrition education counseling and goal setting. Orients participants to the rights responsibilities and use of the WIC program to prevent and help resolve participant concerns or misuse. Refers to appropriate healthcare community and social services programs. Provides customer service through clerical phone support and front desk management. Promotes and supports breastfeeding. (85%)
Teamwork Consistently attends and participates in staff meetings huddles trainings local agency initiatives and departmental events. Assists in training new WIC staff. (15%)

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

1-3 years customer service experience with a minimum of one year working with the public Required and

Licenses:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic spelling and math including measurements used for weight height and length (fractions pounds and ounces).
Proficient typing and bilingual skills preferred.
Ability to: operate standard office equipment; prepare and maintain accurate and neat records; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to: work as a team member; provide quality customer service skills in person and over the phone; demonstrate flexibility during times of change.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$20.54 - $28.76 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Required Experience:

We are recruiting for a motivated WIC Educator Woman and Infant Children- Lowry Family Practice to join our team!We are here for lifes journey.Where is your life journey taking youBeing the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves something that connects us all:Hu...