WIC Educator​/WIC Educator Specialist

The Department has elected to consider a range of experience for this vacancy. A candidate's qualifications will determine the level at which they are hired.

The WIC Educator/WIC Educator Specialist delivers WIC Services to participants by determining and documenting eligibility, issuing food benefits, maintaining participant and Program electronic records and paper files related to participant certification, interviewing, providing nutrition education with behavior change goals, and developing individual care plans based on a sound understanding of nutritional concepts.

Performs a variety of paraprofessional, client service, and clerical work related to public health nutrition in delivering Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program services to WIC families, infants, and children.

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $45,972.16 – $52,867.98
. The full salary range for this role is $45,972.16 – $68,222.68
.

• Completes all required WIC Certification trainings within 1 year of hire.
• Oversee and maintain a scheduled caseload of clients participating in the WIC program. Conduct client orientations on WIC procedures individually or in groups. Issue WIC benefits on a one‑to‑three month schedule.
• Document client encounters per Colorado WIC Service and Standards Protocols and Policies.
• Provide client‑centered counseling and develop nutrition care plans for clients and families regarding nutritional needs, taking into consideration social determinants of health.
• Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service to public health clients and families.
• Schedule client appointments consistent with the issuance of WIC benefits and with the appropriate amount of allotted time based on appointment type.
• Collect and record accurate anthropometric measurements, such as height, weight and hemoglobin of women, infants, and children.
• Set client‑centered goals and provide ongoing breastfeeding and nutrition education as specified by the nutrition education checklist or as directed by the clinic Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• Perform general clerical duties such as answering phones, ordering clinic supplies, organization of educational materials and supplies in support of daily WIC functions.
• Maintain WIC files and records. Submit standard WIC forms and reports per state requirements and mandates.
• Consult with the appropriate WIC clinic staff regarding client status, changes in status, medical problems, and related issues. Refer high‑risk clients to the WIC RD/High Risk Counselor.
• Makes referrals to services or outside agencies as appropriate for health care, food banks, Medicaid, and social services assistance.
• Attend nutrition education training for WIC Educator through the Nutrition and Family Health Division, National WIC Association and/or regional Colorado State WIC trainings when available.
• Comply with ACHD confidentiality policies and demonstrate accountability for the proper use of clients’ protected health information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Assists in training new staff and interns and teaches anthropometric and hemoglobin collection, documentation, and universal precautions.
• Collaborates with community partners and organizations in coordinating outreach events for the Nutrition and Family Health Division and WIC Program.
• Attends community outreach events at least once a year sharing appropriate program information and materials.
• Independently facilitates a topic at staff meeting and/or assists in planning a staff meeting twice a year.
• Assists with special projects and/or participates on committees.
• Acts as point of contact for clinic staff when Lead WIC Educator and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are unavailable.
• Incorporates cultural differences and traditions into counseling and modifies nutrition recommendations, supportive of client’s needs based on a health equity lens.
• Works toward advancing breastfeeding knowledge by completing the WIC Lactation Specialist (WLS), and/or Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

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