WIC Health Educator

CareSouth; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,003 - 31,337; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A community health organization in Baton Rouge, LA, is looking for a Full-Time WIC Health Educator. This role involves determining eligibility for WIC clients, engaging families about nutrition, and providing tailored food packages. Candidates should possess strong communication and critical thinking skills. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $19.36 per hour and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Time Off. Join a team dedicated to improving community health outcomes!

Qualifications

• Strong foundation of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of public health principles.
• Familiarity with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for WIC clients and evaluate lab values.
• Engage in discussions about nutritional requirements.
• Prescribe tailored WIC food packages and issue EBT cards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Join CareSouth as a Full-Time WIC Health Educator in Baton Rouge, LA, and make a meaningful impact in the community! This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with families, empowering them through the WIC program. Work in a dynamic, relaxed environment that fosters both personal and professional growth while allowing you to harness your problem-solving skills and innovative spirit. With a competitive pay starting at $19.36 per hour, based on experience, this role not only rewards your expertise but also aligns with your passion for excellence and integrity in health care. Collaborate with a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving community health outcomes.

You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. If you're ready to contribute your empathetic approach and drive positive change, apply today!

Your day to day as a WIC Health Educator

The WIC Health Educator at CareSouth plays a vital role in supporting families by determining eligibility for WIC clients and evaluating their lab values. In this position, you will engage in meaningful discussions about nutritional requirements, prescribe tailored WIC food packages, and issue EBT cards to facilitate access to essential resources. Additionally, this role may involve assisting the WIC Dietician as needed, providing an opportunity for collaboration within a dedicated team. Candidates must demonstrate emotional maturity and the ability to function effectively under stress, along with strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage a diverse workload. By excelling in this position, you will contribute to the overall health and wellness of the community, embodying CareSouth's core values of empathy and excellence.

Does this sound like you?

To succeed as a WIC Health Educator at CareSouth, candidates should possess a strong foundation of interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to build rapport with clients and effectively convey nutritional information. An understanding of public health principles and familiarity with community resources will enhance your ability to support families in their nutritional journey. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for evaluating client needs and determining eligibility, while attention to detail is crucial for managing lab values and prescribing food packages accurately. Additionally, emotional resilience and the ability to work well under pressure will help you navigate the demands of the role.

Organizational skills and the capacity to prioritize tasks will ensure that you manage your workload efficiently, ultimately contributing to the overall success of the WIC program and the well-being of the community served.

Join us!

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!