WIC Educator

Douglas County, CO; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County’s Public Health Department is hiring a WIC Educator in Lone Tree, CO to deliver WIC services and nutrition education to clients. The role includes client orientations, check issuance, and ongoing guidance, with clerical support to maintain records.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and one year of WIC-related experience, with bilingual English/Spanish preferred and a mandatory background check. It offers full-time hours and competitive county benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a WIC Educator or related work experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Must pass all background checks and have a Colorado driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a caseload of WIC clients and conducts orientations.
• Issues WIC checks on a regular schedule and records data.
• Provides breastfeeding and nutrition education per guidance.
• Performs light clerical duties to support WIC functions.
• Maintains WIC files and state-reported forms.
• Refers high‑risk clients to the WIC RD/High Risk.

Skills

Client service

Nutrition education

Clerical work

Education

High school diploma

WIC Certification levels I-III

Job description

WIC Educator

Employment Type: Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $45,760.00 - 63,683.00
Location: Lone Tree, CO
Overtime Exempt: N
Elected Office / Department: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Public Health Department is seeking a WIC Educator. The WIC Educator performs paraprofessional, client service, and clerical work related to public health nutrition in delivering Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program services to clients.

Generally, the hiring range is $45,760-$53,069 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Your future is important to us.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and maintains a caseload of clients participating in the WIC program. Conducts client orientations on WIC procedures individually or in groups. Issues WIC checks on a one- to three-month schedule.


• Schedules client appointments consistent with the issuance of WIC checks and with the appropriate amount of allotted time based on appointment type. Conducts anthropometric measurements with no supervision needed.


• 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.


• 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.


• Makes referrals to services or outside agencies as appropriate for health care, food banks, Medicaid, and social services assistance.


• Participate in WIC outreach activities and client special events.


• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.


• A minimum of one year of experience as a WIC Educator or related work experience.


• Ability to meet WIC I, II and III competencies.


• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must pass all modules of State WIC Certification and WIC Learning Online Modules with a score of 90% or above within required timeframes – Level I within three months of hire, Level II within six months of hire, and Level III within nine months of hire.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.


• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.


• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 11/27/2026 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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