WIC Nutrition Educator & Eligibility Navigator

King County; Shoreline, Seattle (WA, WA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

King County is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support WIC services at the North Public Health Center. The role involves eligibility assessment, nutrition education, and coordination with RDNs and public health staff, in both individual and group settings.

Responsibilities include collecting anthropometric data, scheduling, outreach, and participation in WIC committees, with emphasis on equity and culturally humble service.

Qualifikationen

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to lift and lower a child up to 35 pounds to heights >4 feet.
• Ability to complete WA WIC paraprofessional competencies within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain WA Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist certification within 30 days to perform testing.
• Ability to obtain a Washington State food worker card.
• Must have current BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED before hire.
• Ability to apply nutrition and health promotion knowledge with diverse clients to promote health changes.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition theory, medical terminology, and hygiene practices.
• Experience providing direct client services in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of basic cooking and food demonstration techniques.
• Ability to listen to diverse perspectives without judgment.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity and racial justice principles.

Aufgaben

• Gather and assess information for determining health and nutrition risk factors, program eligibility, client education, and referrals.
• Provide group and individual nutrition education, including breastfeeding support.
• Obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults, including hemoglobin testing if needed.
• Respond to telephone inquiries; screen, schedule, and interview diverse clients to determine appointment type and provider.
• Document client information and services and manage appointment schedules in Cascades to support WIC.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Office

Lifting 35 pounds

Jobbeschreibung

King County is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support WIC services at the North Public Health Center. The role involves eligibility assessment, nutrition education, and coordination with RDNs and public health staff, in both individual and group settings.

Responsibilities include collecting anthropometric data, scheduling, outreach, and participation in WIC committees, with emphasis on equity and culturally humble service.