WIC Educator - Part Time

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WIC Educator - Part Time

Salary

$19.11 - $27.78 Hourly

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2400324

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

06/13/2024

Closing Date

6/27/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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Job Summary

BILINGUAL PREFERRED

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented professional with a passion for helping families? Join us as a part-time WIC Educator, where you'll provide crucial nutritional and breastfeeding support, manage client appointments, and handle data entry both in-person and over the phone. Collaborate effectively with another part-time colleague, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for our diverse clientele. You’ll make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of families in El Paso and Teller Counties. Help us foster a healthier community! APPLY TODAY!!!

If hourly : Hiring Range: $21.19 - $23.65 (commensurate with qualifications)

This position does not include benefits. This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 15-25 hours per week between 7:30am – 4:30pm, subject to change. Schedule is subject to change based on operational need. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt. Position subject to grant funding.

Please be advised this position may close on or after 6/15/2024, without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications

Works with clients on WIC to provide supplemental food benefits, breastfeeding support, and community referrals. Collects and evaluates client demographics, including anthropometric data for the laboratory and nutritional data, analyzes and assesses participants' anthropometric and nutritional status and risks according to WIC protocol. Has one-on-one discussions about nutrition and breastfeeding with clients Provides community referrals to a variety of partner services and organizations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of clients participating in the WIC program.

• Counsels WIC clients regarding program options; utilizes a variety of skills and strategies including active listening, goal setting, and care-plan development; provides clients with nutrition and breastfeeding education.

• Determines client eligibility; tailors food packages; issues benefits to be redeemed at grocery stores (vendors).

• Assesses anthropometric data; examines graphs and interprets results; analyzes and assesses responses to the Nutrition Interview; determines nutritional status; screens applicants and client for various risk behaviors and situations to include drugs, alcohol, diseases, child abuse, dental and health status, immunizations, and prenatal care.

• Responds to telephone and in person inquiries, provides information based on considerable knowledge of County programs and activities, and/or refers callers to appropriate personnel, as necessary; routes messages for Program personnel, as necessary; responds to inquiries and requests from clients and other division/department employees.

• Utilizes WIC-specific computerized data entry equipment for benefit issuance and various word processing/file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary; summarizes data in preparation of standardized reports.

• Schedules appointments utilizing computerized scheduling program; maintains individual educator appointment profiles; tracks clients to ensure adherence to scheduled appointments and to monitor high risk patients. Adheres to program caseload expectations.

• Refers clients to various support agencies, such as social services, food banks and mental health organizations.

• Participate in WIC outreach activities and client special events including WIC appointments at partner locations.

• Perform all aspects of offsite WIC appointments independently when needed.

• Provide professional and sensitive customer service to clients and public of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Makes appropriate referrals to Registered Dietitian per High-Risk Triage tool protocol.

• Determines client voter registration status; assists those who need to register.

• Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities.

• Promotes public health within the community.

• Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community.

• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate, motivate and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel, frequently under deadline pressure.

• Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization.

• Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

• Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change.

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

• Ability to identify problems and work creatively to resolve them, considering the impact of actions on Public Health.

• Ability to identify results of efforts and problems identified/potential problems and to develop and recommend corrective actions to supervisor.

• Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures.

• Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet management objectives.

• Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Skilled in training and presentation.

• Ability to perform under stress and time constraints.

• Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information.

• Skill in using a computer and various software packages including Microsoft Office.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

• Minimum two years of community health, public health, social services, education, or related experience.

• Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Ability to acquire WIC State level 1, 2 and 3 certifications within program timelines.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Work Conditions

Work environment may be loud with potential exposure to infections, blood and contagious diseases. Some travel may be required; work may be assigned in various locations. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 35 pounds and bend at waist or knees to get down to child's level. Public Health employees are responsible for providing proof of vaccinations and/or tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position and must provide proof of completion of required vaccinations/testing or proof of initiation within sixty days of hire date. This is a part-time position regularly working up to 25 hours per week.

VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.