WIC Nutrition Educator Float - Travel & Counseling

Adelante Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelante Healthcare seeks a WIC Community Nutrition Educator Float I to enroll applicants, conduct nutrition counseling, and support breastfeeding promotion across multiple clinics.

Travel between sites is required; a strong background in nutrition education and customer service is essential. The role emphasizes HIPAA privacy, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with program staff.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.
• Arizona DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service demonstrated with diverse clients.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and program apps.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with active auto insurance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Strong prioritization and multi-tasking.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health appraisals and nutritional assessments; document in AIM software.
• Apply critical thinking to determine counseling needs and refer high-risk clients to a dietitian.
• Complete required WIC eligibility documentation.
• Issue drafts and complete issuance with necessary signatures.
• Provide education, counseling and referrals to clients.
• Handle routine office tasks: see clients, phone, filing, scheduling, and maintain security of files.
• Manage customer service issues to prevent escalation; travel to other sites as needed.
• Collect specimens and perform indicated testing where applicable.
• Assist WIC Program Regional Coordinator and Site Leader on projects.

Skills

CPR/AED certs

Fingerprint clearance

HS diploma/GED

Customer service

MS Office

Cultural competency

AZ driver’s license

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Travel between sites

Education

Nutrition bachelor degree

Dietetic Technician registration

Tools

AIM software

Job description

Adelante Healthcare seeks a WIC Community Nutrition Educator Float I to enroll applicants, conduct nutrition counseling, and support breastfeeding promotion across multiple clinics.

Travel between sites is required; a strong background in nutrition education and customer service is essential. The role emphasizes HIPAA privacy, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with program staff.