Wic Nutrition Associate - Phoenix, United States - Maricopa County

Maricopa County

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Posting Date

05/27/24

Application Deadline

06/10/24

Pay Range

Hiring Pay Range:
$ $21.20 per hour

Full Range:
$ $26.75 per hour

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Health

About the Position

Are you passionate about nutrition? As a Nutrition Associate, you will provide services to the participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, such as nutrition counseling and education, verification of eligibility, nutrition assessment, and education.

WIC Track | Maricopa County, AZ

On-The-Spot Hiring Event:

We're hosting an in-person hiring event for this position Join us Thursday, June 6, from 2PM - 5:30PM at our 48th Street WIC location, 2737 W.

Southern Ave, Ste 10, Tempe The cross streets are 48th St and Southern. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.

MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health.

We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work.

We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer- Work with a greater purpose- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County- Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents- Tuition Reimbursement- Pet Insurance- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System.

This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1- Learn more at- Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe Require- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition by the time of hire

OR- Associate's degree in Nutrition by the time of hire, and hold the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or be NDTR eligible and able to pass the credentialing exam within 12 months of hire with the first attempt at credentialing exam occurring within three months of hire

We Also Value- WIC experience- Experience completing nutrition assessments and providing health/nutrition education- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Job Contributions- Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for participants who require more than basic nutrition counseling services, such as nutrition assessments, participant-centered nutrition counseling and education, documentation of nutrition care plan, nutrition, and breastfeeding education- Assess eligibility and certify participants for the WIC program, including determination of WIC benefits, performing and interpreting hemoglobin screening tests, and accurate anthropometric measurements- Assign and issue appropriate food benefits, documents, and assure accuracy of participant files, and refer participants to other local and state agencies as needed- Conduct group nutrition education, including facilitated group discussions both in-person and on online platforms

Working Conditions- Work is performed in an office environment with a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions- May be assigned to work at alternate WIC sites, as needed Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency- Ability to exert 20-25 lbs.

occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test

Selection ProcedureMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.