WIC Nutrition Educator & Breastfeeding Support (Full-Time)

Community Medical Centers; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits for

Flexible spending account

Dependent care

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement saving plan with 2%+

10 paid sick days/12 Holidays

In Shape Discounted Gym Membership

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Nutrition Aide for the WIC program in Lodi, CA to provide participant-centered nutrition education and screening.

The role reports to the WIC Program Manager and involves traveling to different sites, counseling families, and coordinating with dietitians. A solid understanding of nutrition principles and good communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One-year paid experience in a WIC program or other health program providing education or counseling services.
• Experience and ability to work with diverse clients and communities.
• Ability to type 35 wpm; applicant to furnish certification.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles.
• Valid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and personal transportation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or ability to obtain BLS certificate before date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provide participant centered education, nutrition assessment, education and counseling using participant centered education techniques to women participants, and parents/guardians of infants and children participating in the WIC program.
• Identify high risk participants and refer these participants to the WIC dietitian.
• Determine eligibility of WIC applicants.
• Complete and review computer forms and/or data entry into computer.
• Issue food vouchers and instruct participants in their use.
• Communicate with local venders regarding WIC-specific shopping or customer service issues as needed.
• Teach group nutrition education classes.
• Translate program information/materials as needed
• Attend staff meetings as assigned.
• Complete breastfeeding duties as assigned such as cleaning breast pumps, breastfeeding phone calls, etc.
• Use Pronto and/or Hemocue to obtain bloodwork/anemia screening results on participants who meet protocol requirements. Demonstrate use and issue breast pumps to breastfeeding participants.
• Leads breastfeeding chat groups and documents as required.
• Provides breastfeeding support for WIC participants. Refers to WIC International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant as needed.
• Promotes breastfeeding as the norm to all pregnant and postpartum WIC participants and their families.
• Travel to different sites as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

WIC experience

Typing 35 wpm

Basic nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Nutrition Aide for the WIC program in Lodi, CA to provide participant-centered nutrition education and screening.

The role reports to the WIC Program Manager and involves traveling to different sites, counseling families, and coordinating with dietitians. A solid understanding of nutrition principles and good communication are essential for success.