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Form of workFamily Wellness Counselor Certified Professional Authority-PT
Provide WIC Overseas services to ensure optimal nutrition and health during the critical stages of fetal and early childhood growth, to include services for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. Provide participants and their families with current nutrition information on infant feeding, early childhood nutritional practices and feeding patterns, optimal prenatal and post-partum nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding education.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Hourly Range for Family Wellness Counselor Certified Professional Authority: $57,125.60
Pay commensurate with experience.
Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Family Wellness Counselor Certified Professional Authority Responsibilities Include:
- Supervises all office operations and the Administrative Assistant.
- Determines eligibility of and certify participants for care and benefits through health, nutrition, and financial assessments.
- Performs technical measurements (weight and height) of WIC Overseas participants to assess nutritional status.
- Evaluates food intake, dietary history, health history, anthropometrical measurements, and biochemical test results to establish medical/nutritional risk.
- Assesses and determines social, financial, and medical service needs.
- Interacts with all base/post community agencies that interface with the WIC Overseas program (Family Support Services, Community Services, Chaplain, Child Development Centers, Commander and Senior Enlisted Advisor, and health facility/clinic personnel).
- Identifies and addresses potential access barriers to WIC Overseas services.
- Provides participants with referrals to medical and/or social service organizations as needed and follow-up as appropriate.
- Documents assessment data according to DoD WIC Overseas Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Provides one-on-one nutrition education to WIC Overseas participants.
- Develops individualized nutrition plans for participants.
- Provides breastfeeding education and support.
- Issues drafts and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Serves as the primary for the end of day data transfer and computer back up.
- Schedules and conducts (group and/or individual) nutrition education classes and counseling sessions.
- Maintains class/counseling records as required.
- Provides guidance and oversight for developing and collecting program metrics.
- Provides timely communication to assigned managers regarding participant status.
- Research current nutrition and health information to develop new education programs, newsletters, and materials.
- Outlines and develops lesson plans and nutrition education presentations relevant to participants' need.
- Promotes breastfeeding initiatives and coordinate with local breastfeeding personnel.
- Liaisons with DeCA and NEXMart for special needs within the local community.
- Maintains supply inventory for office.
- Ensures office is clean, safe, comfortable, and functional.
- Resolves participant complaints in the WIC Overseas office and communicates those complaints to the Regional Manager and Program Manager.
- Performs WIC Overseas administrative duties as needed.
- Attends meetings and other training as assigned.
- Maintains a professional license/registration through Continuing Medical Education.
- Maintains HIPAA standards.
- Schedules appointments for participants as needed following appropriate time standards for each type of appointment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Family Wellness Counselor Certified Professional Authority Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
- BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing or Home Economics, with an emphasis in nutrition or Physician or Physician Assistant with additional coursework in nutrition. Must be a registered or licensed professional. Registered Dietitian preferred. Breastfeeding certification (IBCLC, CLC or CE) desirable.
- Must have working experience with IBM compatible computer systems.
- Must have knowledge of MS Word or WordPerfect and Excel software.
- May require some travel by Privately Owned Vehicle (POV). Current acceptable driver's license, e.g., USAREUR/International, and personal vehicle for use in carrying out required duties. Personal auto liability insurance is mandatory.
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Company Information:
Cherokee Nation Aerospace and Defense (CNAD) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNAD is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
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Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, Accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 Notice.
Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios - ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.
Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.
Why Cherokee Federal? Visit Cherokee-Federal.com to learn why you should join our team!
Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, union affiliation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We conform to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations governing all aspects of the relationship between the Company and its employees, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies. The policies and principles of EEO also apply to the selection and treatment of independent contractors, personnel working on our premises who are employed by temporary agencies and any other persons or firms doing business for or with the Company.
Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation Aerospace & Defense (CNAD) brings absolute precision to aerospace manufacturing. Through 40 years of excellence in manufacturing, CNAD's facilities have delivered on a wide range of projects - from helicopter wire harnesses to a truss for the International Space Station. Your skills can help us give our customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect.
Cherokee Nation Aerospace & Defense is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
