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Form of workMake a difference in your community! Join our team as a WIC Educator and empower families with vital nutrition knowledge. You'll educate clients on breastfeeding, healthy eating, and child development, while helping them access essential food resources. We offer a rewarding career with a positive impact. Learn more and apply today!
The Department has elected to consider a range of experience for this vacancy. A candidates' qualifications will determine the level at which they are hired.
All Levels: Perform a variety of paraprofessional, client service, and clerical work related to public health nutrition in delivering Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program services to WIC families, infants, and children.
Hiring salary range, WIC Educator: $21.348 - $24.55
Hiring salary range, WIC Educator Specialist: $22.629 - $31.681
- Oversee and maintain a scheduled caseload of clients participating in the WIC program. Conducts client orientations on WIC procedures individually or in groups. Issues WIC benefits on a one- to three-month schedule.
- Documents client encounters per National WIC Association (NWA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) guidelines.
- Provides client-centered counseling and develops nutrition care plans for clients and families regarding nutritional needs, taking into consideration social determinants of health.
- Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service to public health clients and families.
- Schedules client appointments consistent with the issuance of WIC benefits and with the appropriate amount of allotted time based on appointment type.
- Collects anthropometric measurements, such as height, weight and hemoglobin of women, infants, and children.
- Sets client-centered goals and provides ongoing breastfeeding and nutrition education as specified by nutrition education checklist or as directed by the clinic Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
- Performs general clerical duties such as filing, typing, and answering phones in support of daily WIC functions.
- Maintains WIC files and records. Submits standard WIC forms and reports per state requirements and mandates.
- Consults with the appropriate WIC clinic staff regarding client status, changes in status, medical problems, and related issues. Refers high-risk clients to the WIC RD/High Risk Counselor.
- Makes referrals to services or outside agencies as appropriate for health care, food banks, Medicaid, and social services assistance.
- Complies with ACHD confidentiality policies and demonstrates accountability for the proper use of clients' protected health information.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Assists in training new staff and interns and teaching anthropometric collection and universal precautions.
- Partners in coordinating outreach events and develops/distributes materials.
- Attends one outreach event per year if available and/or makes connections with community partners.
- Assists in facilitating and planning staff meetings.
- Assists with special projects and/or participates committees.
- Acts as point of contact for clinic staff when Lead WIC Educator and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are unavailable.
- Incorporates cultural differences and traditions into counseling and modifies nutrition recommendations. Supportive of client's needs based on a health equity lens.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
WIC Educator:
Knowledge of basic nutrition and health principles as it relates to public health practices. Adams County Health Department services and related community resources. Universal precautions
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide instruction and educational information to individuals and groups.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other ACHD employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
Acquire WIC State level I, II and III certifications within program timelines.
Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer and associated hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax, and standard medical equipment such as a stadiometer, scale and hemoglobin.
WIC Educator Specialist:
- Knowledge of human nutrition in health and disease and its application to public health practices.
- Familiarity with Adams County Health Department services and related community resources and universal precautions
- Ability to Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to provide instruction and educational information to individuals and groups.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other ACHD employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
- Acquire WIC State level I, II and III certifications within program timelines.
- Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer and associated hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax, and standard medical equipment such as a stadiometer, scale and hemoglobin.
WIC Educator:
Experience: 1 year experience in customer service, food and nutrition, public health, or a related field is required. Working knowledge of Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Policy is preferred.
Education and Training: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
License and/or Certification:
Possession of a valid driver's license and dependable transportation
Completion of WIC Training Levels I-III with 85% proficiency required within 12 months of hire.
WIC Educator Specialist:
- Experience: Requires 1 year experience as a WIC Educator or in a closely related field/position.
- Education and Training: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- License and/or Certification:
Possession of a valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
Completion of WIC Training Levels I-III with 90% proficiency required.
Advanced breastfeeding training such as WIC Lactation Specialist or Certified Lactation Counselor is required.
All Levels:
Background Check: Criminal background check is required. Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Other:
Bilingual candidates are preferred and are eligible to earn incentive based on use.
Must commit to a learning mindset and continuous improvement regarding the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work within Adams County and at Adams County Health Department including work style, training, communication, and evaluation.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
This role remains in a semi-stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.
Occasionally, this role will move about to accomplish tasks by walking or traveling from one department to another, or by traveling from one worksite to another.
This position's physical demands are assessed to be light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
This role constantly communicates with others to exchange information by speaking and writing, and that includes repeating motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
This position can expect no adverse environmental conditions as work is performed in an office building.
Travel to other locations may be required.
