Nutrition Educator

communityactionskagit; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 30,389 - 34,412; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan (3.5% Employer Match)

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Health Club Discount

Job summary

Community Action of Skagit County is hiring a Nutrition Educator to provide nutrition and breastfeeding education for the WIC program. You will conduct assessments, develop client plans, and facilitate educational activities.

This full-time, in-office position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred experience in maternal/infant health. Starting wage is $22.06 - $24.98 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in WIC or other maternal/infant related field preferred.
• Experience working with the public, interviewing, counseling and teaching preferred.
• Must have valid driver license and auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition and breastfeeding education for WIC program.
• Conduct client assessment interviews for service eligibility.
• Develop individual plans for WIC services.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Basic clerical skills

Interest in teaching nutrition

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSE

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

WIC database system

Hematocrit/hemoglobin analyzers

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Come and start a new job with us, learn a new skill set, earn certifications and help lift up 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 Nutrition Educator formulates individualized client education and plans of care, and provides appropriate referrals.

This will be a full time in-office position at 37.5 hours per week. Preference given to those bilingual in English/Spanish. Dual languages 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 and agency database systems.
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. Promote a healthy, transparent, professional, and kind work environment.
10. Participate in agency meetings and trainings, WIC meetings/training, as required.
11. Other related duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE minimum required; Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in WIC or other maternal/infant related field, with training in nutrition preferred.
• Experience working with the public, interviewing, counseling and teaching preferred.
• 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.
• Basic clerical skills (filing, math, calculator, data entry, legible writing).
• Interest in teaching nutrition, maternal/infant health and breastfeeding.
• 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.
• Attention to detail is a key requirement.
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Action of Skagit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.