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ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
This position is part of the Deschutes County WIC program which is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This Public Health program improves health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition for families. Nutrition education and breastfeeding support is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.
This position performs client weights and measurements, routine finger stick blood tests using standard procedures, and basic health screening for pregnant and postpartum women, Infants and Children (up to age 5) to determine eligibility for WIC services; provides individual nutrition education and breastfeeding education and support; provides clients with referrals to other community resources; teaches group nutrition education classes; and participates in outreach to eligible populations.
WIC Public Health Educators promote health and nutrition for women, infants, and Children in the WIC program by determining eligibility, completing certification and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education to program participants.
Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge of or experience with:
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
Review the full job description by clicking HERE.
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HEREfor full benefit details.
This position has been reopened.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.Employment Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community based settings.
This position is part of Public Health service area, which works to keep people healthy and safe by striving to improve and protect the health of people in Deschutes County. This work includes: disease prevention, surveillance and control; food and consumer safety; assuring clean and safe drinking water; ensuring access to essential health services; providing education about healthy lifestyles; implementing strategies to reduce and prevent high-risk behaviors among youth; and responding to pandemics and emerging threats, outbreaks and other events.
This position is part of Public Health service area, which works to keep people healthy and safe by striving to improve and protect the health of people in Deschutes County. This work includes: disease prevention, surveillance and control; food and consumer safety; assuring clean and safe drinking water; ensuring access to essential health services; providing education about healthy lifestyles; implementing strategies to reduce and prevent high-risk behaviors among youth; and responding to pandemics and emerging threats, outbreaks and other events.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
This position is part of the Deschutes County WIC program which is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This Public Health program improves health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition for families. Nutrition education and breastfeeding support is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.
This position performs client weights and measurements, routine finger stick blood tests using standard procedures, and basic health screening for pregnant and postpartum women, Infants and Children (up to age 5) to determine eligibility for WIC services; provides individual nutrition education and breastfeeding education and support; provides clients with referrals to other community resources; teaches group nutrition education classes; and participates in outreach to eligible populations.
WIC Public Health Educators promote health and nutrition for women, infants, and Children in the WIC program by determining eligibility, completing certification and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education to program participants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interview clients and gathers information regarding medical/nutrition history.
- Determine eligibility for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
- Evaluate nutrition status and make appropriate referrals bases on client's needs.
- Provide basic nutrition and breastfeeding counseling.
- Maintain clients' electronic charts and related records.
- Answer and route telephone calls, review and respond to all work related electronic communication and schedule appointments for patients.
- Attend WIC outreach activities as assigned, and occasionally outside of regular business hours.
Knowledge of or experience with:
- Adult learning styles, goal setting and behavior change dynamics.
- The role and importance of nutrition in overall wellness and pregnancy outcomes.
- General Public Health topics and community resources.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Multitasking and maintaining timely, detailed documentation.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all times.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.
Review the full job description by clicking HERE.
$4,860.75 to $6,513.84 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HEREfor full benefit details.
This position has been reopened.
- Associate's degree in a Public Health related field;
- AND one (1) year of related experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience or training with the WIC program.
- Specialized training or experience in nutrition (infant and child nutrition preferred); training or experience related to breastfeeding; working with children and infants; and training or teaching youth or adult.
- Experience using electronic health records (EHR).
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.
Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.Employment Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
