Description
We have excellent benefits!!!
The ability to accrue over 200 hours of PTO a year, and rollover unused into the next year.
12 Paid Holidays a year.
Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs.
Company matched PERS retirement.
Additional extras to fit your needs, such as Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.
Posting open until filled.
Responsible for assessing pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five years of age for eligibility to
participate in the WIC program. Duties include but are not limited to performing anthropometrics and biochemical
assessments, evaluating diet and health care needs, assigning a food package appropriate to the needs of the client,
and providing education and referrals appropriate to the risk criteria identified. The WIC Certifier will participate in
program planning activities, selection and evaluation of grant goals, and an annual client evaluation of the WIC education
program.
Typical Daily Tasks
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all of the listed duties below and
other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons
in this classification.)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver's license, safe driving record.
Supplemental Information
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Those employed in this position may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation,
including but not limited to criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an
individual for this classification.
Follow this link to our benefits page. AFSCME
We have excellent benefits!!!
The ability to accrue over 200 hours of PTO a year, and rollover unused into the next year.
12 Paid Holidays a year.
Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs.
Company matched PERS retirement.
Additional extras to fit your needs, such as Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.
Posting open until filled.
Responsible for assessing pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under five years of age for eligibility to
participate in the WIC program. Duties include but are not limited to performing anthropometrics and biochemical
assessments, evaluating diet and health care needs, assigning a food package appropriate to the needs of the client,
and providing education and referrals appropriate to the risk criteria identified. The WIC Certifier will participate in
program planning activities, selection and evaluation of grant goals, and an annual client evaluation of the WIC education
program.
Typical Daily Tasks
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all of the listed duties below and
other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons
in this classification.)
- Conducts preliminary screening of patient; including obtaining height, weight, and hematocrit/hemoglobin.
- Interviews clients and gathers information regarding medical/nutritional history; determines eligibility for Women,
- Issues WIC benefits and explains purpose of the WIC program.
- Maintains client charts and necessary records.
- Refers medical/nutritional problems that require further evaluation/consultation to WIC Supervisor/Coordinator
- Cleans equipment, including multi-user breast pumps, restocks supplies in patient rooms, and orders office and
- Answers and routes telephone calls, reviews and responds to all work-related electronic communication and
- Attend WIC outreach activities as needed, outside of regular business hours.
- Provide excellent customer service; in person, over the phone and virtually.
- Other duties as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Knowledge of Windows and applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Teams, ZOOM, GoToMeeting and remote meeting platforms.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely without errors.
- Knowledge of adult learning strategies and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to facilitate both one on one virtual appointments and virtual group sessions.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate patients’ needs utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
- Understanding of Community Resources & Programs in Josephine County
- Excellent, proven organizational and communications skills with the ability to interact with a variety of persons; must be understanding, respectful and non-judgmental at all times when in contact with patients, visitors, and employees.
- Ability to be flexible and work under pressure.
- Computer keyboarding as well as note taking on a regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma (or equivalent)
- Two years of experience in a health clinic or related organization or specialized training in medical services or nutrition; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties
- Strong computer skills
- Experience or training with the WIC program
- Experience working in professional office environment with ability to communicate one-on-one, over the telephone, and in group settings
- Comfortable using virtual technology like ZOOM
- Bilingual Spanish/English speaker
- Specialized training or experience in the following areas:
- Nutrition training or experience (infant and child nutrition preferred)
- Experience working with children and infants
- Experience with training or teaching (youth or adult)
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver's license, safe driving record.
Supplemental Information
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Those employed in this position may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation,
including but not limited to criminal background investigation. Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify an
individual for this classification.
Follow this link to our benefits page. AFSCME