Wic Community Nutrition Educator - Peoria, United States - Adelante Healthcare

Adelante Healthcare

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Peoria, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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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
Employerpaid Short Term and Long Term Disability
And MORE

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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
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 multitask 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 webbased 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._

Pay:
From $17.00 per hour

Benefits: