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Form of workFamily Wellness CounselorClinical Health Program Specialist
Deliver WIC Overseas programs that prioritize ideal nourishment and well-being during vital stages of fetal and early childhood development. Offer comprehensive services catering to pregnant, post-partum, and breastfeeding women. Equip participants and their families with up-to-date nutritional guidance regarding infant feeding, early childhood nutrition, and feeding routines. Provide valuable prenatal and postpartum nutrition counseling and valuable education on breastfeeding.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Hourly Range for PT Family Wellness Counselor Clinical Health Program Specialist: $54,065.30-$54,000.00
Pay commensurate with experience.
Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Family Wellness Counselor Clinical Health Program Specialist Responsibilities Include:
- Supervises the office operation and the Administrative Assistant.
- Determines eligibility and certify participants for care and benefits through health, nutrition, and financial assessments.
- Performs technical measurements (weight and height) on 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. Will seek assistance from the Certified Professional Authority/Team Leader or Regional Manager when needed.
- 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 for WIC Overseas participants.
- Develops individual nutritional 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 timely communication to assigned managers regarding participant status.
- Research current nutrition and health information to develop new education programs 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 NEXMarts for special needs with the local community.
- Maintains HIPAA standards.
- Maintains supply inventory for the office.
- Ensures office is clean, safe, comfortable, and functional.
- Resolves participant complaints in the WIC Overseas office and communicate these 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 through Continuing Medical Education.
- 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 Clinical Health Program Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
- Associates Degree in Nursing with an emphasis or experience in nutrition or maternal/child development. Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with nutrition and/or lactation experience. Must be a registered or licensed professional. Breastfeeding certification (IBCLC, CLC or CE) desirable.
- Must have working knowledge of IBM compatible computer systems.
- Must have knowledge of MS Word or WordPerfect and Excel software.
- 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, LLC 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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Keywords:
- Clinical
- Health
- Program
- Specialist
- Healthcare
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.
Are you fun and highly motivated? Do you like to take on new challenges in a team-focused environment? Are you committed to delivering high-quality work? If so, you may be a great candidate for the CNB team!
Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) is the economic engine of Cherokee Nation - the largest Native American tribe. As the parent company of 35 businesses, CNB operates three divisions: Hospitality, Cherokee Federal and Cultural & Economic Development. We employ more than 7,500 people who work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. We are hiring entrepreneurial leaders who have the motivation to develop and grow our diverse portfolio of companies.
