JOB TITLE: WIC CERTIFIER

LOCATION: GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT-JOHN DAY

FLSA: .5 FTE, NON-EXEMPT (EXPECTATION TO WORK 20 HOURS PER WEEK)

SUPERVISOR: HEALTH DEPT MANAGER

PAY GRADE: B6 ($20.96 - $29.38 hourly, depending on experience)

*** $2,750.00 Hiring Bonus!!

(2 year Commitment, staggered-taxable payout)

Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/

Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at 50% at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

DESCRIPTION

WIC Certifiers promote health and nutrition for women, infants, and children in the WIC program by determining eligibility, completing certification and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education to program participants.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Health Department Manager and WIC Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Determine initial and ongoing eligibility of potential participants according to federal, state and local policies.

• Conduct nutrition assessment, evaluate collected information and assign appropriate risk codes/high risk codes.

• Collect and evaluate diet and medical history for conditions relevant to nutritional status.

• Promote, educate on and encourage breastfeeding with pregnant and post-partum participants.

• Obtain and evaluate blood samples relevant to the measurement of hemoglobin/hematocrit.

• Obtain and evaluate height and weight measurements.

• Provide nutrition education appropriate to medical/nutritional risk conditions, participant category and level of motivation/understanding.

• Complete all certification components and issue nutrition benefits to eligible participants.

• Teach prepared group nutrition education sessions on a variety of nutrition topics in facilitative style to encourage client participation and ensure full utilization of maximum program benefits.

• Facilitate and promote healthy parenting behavior related to nutrition.

• Provide service in a manner that demonstrates and incorporates cultural competence.

• Refer WIC participants to appropriate professional and social service agencies.

• Assist colleagues with meeting the local and state WIC program objectives.

• Attend and participate in required self-development and continuing education opportunities.

• Communicate in a professional manner in all contacts with colleagues, participants and the community.

• Develop effective, cooperative relationships with colleagues, participants and the community.

• Assist in setup, takedown and daily operations of mobile clinic sites.

• Transport clinic supplies and equipment as requested.

• Promote WIC through periodic outreach activities in the community.

*The above list covers the most significant duties performed but does not include other occasional work, they inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned to this job.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Wellness, prevention and health promotion principles.

• Nutrition principles and nutrition education techniques.

• Topics relevant to maternal and child health.

• Concepts of cultural competence.

Skills in

• Interpret and implement program guidelines.

• Manage multiple priorities in an active work environment.

• Multitask with attention to detail.

• Maintain confidential information.

• Establish effective relationships with colleagues. Ability to use tact and discretion when working with participants and the public.

• Learn and adapt to new technology and a changing work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High School Diploma with two years progressively responsible work experience in a health care setting, educational or social service setting which includes, or is supported by coursework in, nutrition education. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nutrition, health, dietetics, education or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying will be determined on a case by case basis.

Certifications

Have or be able to obtain a current CPR certificate.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation, grasping, typing, and reaching. Sitting for long periods reviewing reports and other written materials and talking on phone. This position may occasionally be required to lift to ten (10) pounds. Incumbent will occasionally have to reach, bend, kneel and squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a public health clinic setting and at a variety of public locations within communities throughout the county. In state travel required to attend regional trainings and an occasional out-of-state training may be needed. The noise level is usually moderate, but occasionally may be exposed to loud noise such as raised voice levels and alarms.

This position is exposed to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office (i.e., moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and electrical shock).

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