Job Description

WIC Community Nutrition Educator- Peoria (Float)

Who Are We?

At Adelante Healthcare, we believe that healthy people create healthy communities. Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by providing the highest level of primary and preventive care, making it affordable for everyone. For over 40 years, we have been dedicated to serving our communities by providing healthcare to those most vulnerable by offering health care services at nine locations throughout Maricopa County. By joining the Adelante Healthcare team, you become part of a patient centered caring organization that is playing a vital role in helping our communities.

OUR AMAZING BENEFITS

We offer a culture that values caring, professional development, growth, and sustainability. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available DAY ONE!
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off annually
• 10 paid Holidays annually
• 403b Retirement Account Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs
• Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• And MORE

POSITION SUMMARY

Primarily responsible for enrolling persons applying for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Provides follow-up, monitoring and nutrition education to WIC clients. Promotes and supports breastfeeding, refers to appropriate community resource. Travel is required as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Documented excellence in customer service with ability to interact with and instruct clients from beginner to advanced levels
• Working knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications and relevant program-related applications
• Competency in working with people of various cultures
• Evidence of valid Arizona driver’s license and current auto insurance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Prioritization and multi-task skills are required
• Travel to multiple locations required

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Conduct health appraisals and nutritional assessment accurately; including height, weight, hemoglobin, dietary assessment and medical history, and record appropriately in the web-based AIM software program
• Utilize critical thinking skills to determine specific nutrition counseling, lactation management and/or complications, and monitor progress. Refer high risk clients to registered dietitian
• Complete required documentation to support eligibility or ineligibility for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Issue appropriate drafts and complete issuance, with all required documentation and signatures
• Provide appropriate education, counseling and referrals to clients and documentation of doing so
• Assume responsibility for routine office matters: see clients, phone, filing, and schedule appointments, maintain security for files and drafts, transfer paperwork, submit reports on time, clean and maintain laboratory to meet standards
• Manages basic customer service complaints before it escalates to the Regional Coordinator
• Travel to other Sites as requested/needed
• Correctly collect specimens, perform testing, and processes as indicated.
• Other duties as may be requested or assigned, including assisting the WIC Program Regional Coordinator and/or Site Leader with other projects

***As a community health center, we have a unique responsibility to keep our facilities as safe as possible and to protect our patients and team members. With this in mind, you will be required to comply with all vaccine mandates, including the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine programs which will include acquiring the vaccines or an exemption. This policy is consistent with our mission to provide a safe and healthy environment for our patients, providers, and employees.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Adelante Healthcare is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peoria, AZ 85382: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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