Public Health Nutrition & WIC Educator

Yuma County Ag; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County Ag is seeking a nutrition services specialist to support food and nutrition programs for individuals and families. This role involves interviewing applicants, determining eligibility, and documenting information in our client management system.

You will assess nutrition needs, provide education on breastfeeding, and coordinate referrals and community outreach. The position requires attention to confidentiality and may involve working across multiple WIC clinics in Yuma County.

Qualifications

• Experience applying motivational interviewing techniques in client-facing settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Ability to maintain accurate client records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Determine program eligibility and explain procedures to applicants.
• Conduct interviews and document residency, income, and family status in a computerized system.
• Assess nutrition and breastfeeding needs and provide participant education.
• Assign appropriate food packages based on risk and family needs; make referrals as needed.
• Coordinate community outreach and rotate through WIC clinics within Yuma County.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yuma County Ag is seeking a nutrition services specialist to support food and nutrition programs for individuals and families. This role involves interviewing applicants, determining eligibility, and documenting information in our client management system.

You will assess nutrition needs, provide education on breastfeeding, and coordinate referrals and community outreach. The position requires attention to confidentiality and may involve working across multiple WIC clinics in Yuma County.