Nutrition Educator

Technologies Ltd.; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance includingRx

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan (employer match

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

12 Holidays per year

Health club discount

Job summary

Community Action of Skagit County is hiring a Nutrition Educator to provide nutrition and breastfeeding education, conduct assessments, and develop care plans for WIC clients in Mount Vernon and Anacortes. The role emphasizes multilingual communication, client counseling, and coordination with healthcare providers.

The position is in-office, full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, with at least one day per week at the Anacortes location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum; associate degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in WIC or related field; nutrition training helpful.
• Experience in interviewing, counseling and teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orient staff to WIC procedures through observation and training.
• Complete the WIC Certifier training.
• Conduct client assessments for service eligibility and nutrition counseling.
• Develop individual plans for WIC services and refer clients to health care and social services.
• Maintain client records in the WIC database and coordinate with program staff.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Strong communication

Motivational interviewing

Client education

Cooking techniques knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

WIC database system

Microsoft Office Suite

Hematocrit/Hemoglobin analyzers

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Come and start a new job with us, learn a new skill set, earn certifications and help improve your community! We will provide all training on the job. The position has stable and consistent hours and a great working environment.

The Nutrition Educator provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, and conducts nutrition assessments for the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program. The Educator will provide individualized client education, create plans of care, and provide referral for other services as appropriate.

This will be a full-time position in-office at 37.5 hours per week based out of our Mount Vernon location, with at least one day a week at our Anacortes location. Preference given to those who are bilingual in English/Spanish. Dual languages are not required.

JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Become oriented to WIC program/procedures through staff observation/assisting, independent study, classes and workshops.
2. Complete the state WIC Certifier training.
3. Conduct client assessment interview for service eligibility;
   1. Determine client nutrition risk and needs;
   2. Provide nutritional and breastfeeding counseling individually and classroom setting;
   3. Develop individual plan for WIC services and basic information required;
   4. Refer client for health care and social services, as appropriate;
   5. Prescribe WIC foods and educate on food purchasing.
4. Maintain client record in WIC database system.
5. Coordinate communications with program staff, outside medical providers, DSHS, state WIC and various service organizations.
6. Identify, research, design and produce educational materials and referral information.
7. May assist with WIC activities at satellite locations, community outreach, and local events.
8. May mentor other staff, volunteers, interns and nursing students.
9. Participate in agency meetings and trainings, WIC meetings/training, as required.
10. Other related duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE minimum required; Associate Degree in related field preferred.
• Two-years of experience in WIC or other maternal/infant related field, with training in nutrition preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience working with the public, interviewing, counseling and teaching preferred, but not required.
• Or a combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work.

License(s) & Certification(s)

• Must have valid driver license and auto liability insurance, if personal vehicle is used for work-related travel.
• WIC State Competent Professional Authority Recognition (training provided).

Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; additional languages helpful.
• Proficient in operations for manual and auto scales, height/length boards, hematocrit/hemoglobin analyzers, and blood draw techniques.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques required.
• If not previously trained, must become proficient in motivational interviewing and client-centered interaction techniques.
• Interest in teaching nutrition, maternal/infant health and breastfeeding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and Outlook; WIC database system.
• Must have strong and effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of standard office procedures and technologies (phone, computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, fax machine) is needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, educational and experiential backgrounds.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting wage for Nutrition Educator between $22.06 - $24.98 per hour (DOE)

Benefits include:

• Medical & Dental Insurance including Rx and Vision
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (3.5% Employer Match)
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 12 Holidays per year
• Health club discount

(Community Action reserves right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit at any time for any reason.)

Community Action of Skagit County reserves the right to extend application deadlines and to modify the selection schedule without notice, to form eligibility lists for, or make appointments to, other positions with similar employment requirements. Community Action of Skagit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR Department.