Bilingual WIC Certifier: Nutrition, Benefits & Breastfeeding

Moses Lake Community Health Center; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental

Medical/Vision

FSA/HRA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

8.5 holidays per year

PTO accrual

Job summary

Moses Lake Community Health Center is seeking a WIC Certifier to provide nutritional education, eligibility assessments and promote breastfeeding within our community health setting. The role involves certifying or appointing WIC participants, developing care plans, and issuing food benefits tailored to participant needs.

You will collaborate with colleagues to uphold service standards and promote inclusive care across sites, with travel between work locations as required, and bilingual

Qualifications

• Ability to read and speak Spanish and/or Russian.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license documentation.
• Travel between work sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs eligibility and appropriate certification or appointment for prospective and current WIC participants.
• Establishes and helps participants manage their WIC care plan.
• Prescribes and issues food benefits based on participant needs.
• Encourages and promotes breastfeeding per WIC program guidelines.
• Maintains Moses Lake Community Health Center's service standards with participants and staff.
• Contributes to a supportive work environment.

Skills

Spanish language

Russian language

Job description

Moses Lake Community Health Center is seeking a WIC Certifier to provide nutritional education, eligibility assessments and promote breastfeeding within our community health setting. The role involves certifying or appointing WIC participants, developing care plans, and issuing food benefits tailored to participant needs.

You will collaborate with colleagues to uphold service standards and promote inclusive care across sites, with travel between work locations as required, and bilingual