WIC EDUCATOR

$19.11 - $23.88

OVERVIEW OF MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Mesa County Public Health was formed in 1948 as a political subdivision of the State. We provide a wide range of public and environmental health services to Mesa County residents and, in some programs, the region.

Mesa County Public Health is a leader in our community, our region, and throughout Colorado. We are committed to upholding standards that align our actions with our mission, vision, and values. We are an efficient and innovative organization and we are very proud of the work we do. We have high expectations of our leaders, our peers, and ourselves. We believe in the power of community partnerships to develop sustainable solutions for our residents. Mesa County Public Health employees believe in the principles of Epidemiology, support evidence-based interventions, and advocate for healthy lifestyles at the personal and community levels.

Our Vision: Mesa County is a supportive community that promotes a healthy environment where everyone can flourish.

Our Mission: Understanding, promoting, and protecting the health of the community.

Our Values:

• Respect: We treat our staff, community, and partners with dignity, respect, and empathy.
• Collaboration: We work collectively for the mutual benefit of the community through sharing information, responsibility, and resources.
• Innovation: We empower staff to creatively approach and solve health problems facing our community.
• Accountability: We are reliable and transparent with our community and partners.

JOB SUMMARY
This job is for an individual that enjoys working with young families and will counsel them to make healthy decisions. Will discuss information about good nutrition and breastfeeding with clients and will make referrals to community partners. Perform administrative duties, anthropometric measurements. Will check hemoglobin levels for appropriate clients and support WIC team members in a clinic setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required.

• Determine eligibility for the WIC program by reviewing written documentation, interviewing the client and comparing to state and federal guidelines. Make appointments, and determine frequency of follow-up based on risks.

• Inform recipients/applicants of rules, regulations, their rights, and responsibilities for eligibility in the federal nutrition assistance program.

• Conduct health assessments at various intervals including anthropometric measurements (height/length, weight), accurately graph information and determine values. Administer and analyze biochemical (blood) tests. Analyze assessment and tests and determine risk factors.

• Using the principles of VENA (Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) provide individual education plans; set behavior goals; make appropriate referrals; follow up and document progress; re-evaluate and establish new goals as necessary. Provide appropriate education based on their needs which may include breast-feeding education, counseling, and support.

• Perform administrative and clerical duties as required including but not limited to, making appointments, answering the telephone and ordering office supplies.

• Attends all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.

• Completion of WIC Certification Program within first 12 months of employment with test scores of 90% or higher in each module.

• Provide translation or interpretation for Spanish speaking clients or provide general agency support, such as assisting with Info Line callers, walk-in customers, etc.

NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in emergency planning and response activities.

• Participates in agency-wide activities that may include strategic planning, quality improvement, and/or staff development, as appropriate.

• Completes necessary training through FEMA, including Incident Command Structure (ICS) courses.

• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by County leadership, employees may be required to work as part of a National Incident Management System (NIMS).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED

• Proficient computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

• Work environment can be loud with crying/screaming children.

• May be exposed to communicable diseases, infections, blood, and bodily fluids.

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts

This position includes is eligible for the Mesa County benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

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Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us