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WIC Nutrition Specialist
2 months ago
South East Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is seeking a highly skilled WIC Nutrition Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our health promotion team, you will play a vital role in providing nutrition education and support services to our clients.
Key Responsibilities- Client Eligibility and Nutrition Education
- Determine WIC applicants' eligibility to the WIC Program in accordance with federal and state WIC Program policies and procedures.
- Orient new clients on approved WIC foods and correct redemption procedures of WIC food instruments.
- Prescribe and issue appropriate food packages based on client need.
- Refer clients to other health programs as needed.
- Nutrition and Lifestyle Education
- Provide participant-centered nutrition and lifestyle education to clients according to the WIC nutrition service standards of care and guidelines.
- Make appropriate referrals for clients requiring high-risk nutrition counseling to a Registered and Licensed Dietitian as needed.
- Administrative and Outreach Duties
- Perform receptionist/clerical duties such as answering telephones, maintaining and organizing client file system, duplicating nutrition education materials and other office forms.
- Utilize appropriate software such as word processing, Excel, MS Publisher, and PowerPoint.
- Determine office supply/equipment needs and maintain computers and office equipment.
- Communicate and collaborate with other programs and agencies as appropriate within the community and SEARHC.
- Maintain vendor relations within geographic area of responsibility, including monitoring and training.
- Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
- Responsible for the delivery of WIC's breastfeeding promotion and support services, including client education, management of breast pump program, and training clients on appropriate use of pumps.
- Coordinate delivery with other departments.
- Outreach and Community Engagement
- Perform outreach activities, including regular contact with partner agencies and at least 3 trips a year to outlying communities for the purpose of outreach, vendor monitoring/training, community events, and/or staff training.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
- Education and Certifications
- Must successfully complete the WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) Training Program within 4 months of hire if not previously certified.
- Certification requires 12 hours of continuing education annually to maintain competency.
- WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) Certification - preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience
- Two years' work experience in a clerical field, including knowledge of computers and their applications - required.
- Three years' work experience in WIC or health promotion - preferred.
- Experience working with women, young children, and families - preferred.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of maternal, infant, and child nutrition needs.
- Knowledge of general office skills such as file maintenance, customer-oriented telephone skills, and demonstrated office organizational abilities.
- Knowledge of computers and basic software applications such as MS Word (word processing), Excel, PowerPoint, and MicroSoft Outlook.
- Skilled at communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Skilled at organizing and prioritizing time/tasks with multiple demands.
- Skilled at following written and verbal instruction.
- Ability to
- Treat clients (women and families of young children), visitors, health care providers, and outside agencies and staff courteously, effectively, and professionally.
- Handle difficult client situations with a calm, reassuring, and respectful demeanor.
