WIC Certifier

Seeking a team player passionate about nutrition with superstar level customer service skills who can build rapport quickly! 

About the Position

This position certifies clients for participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program). Performs a basic health screening including obtaining height, weight, and hemoglobin. Provides individualized nutrition counseling, nutrition care plans and referrals to community resources. Promotes and supports breastfeeding. Facilitates nutrition and breastfeeding classes. Services provided in person by phone and through video. This position is cross-trained to provide office assistant duties also. The WIC program offers extensive training and mentoring for this position. 

About the Division 

Lane County WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This public health program is designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition for families. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program. WIC provides services to income eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals as well as to families with infants or children under the age of five.

Schedule: Monday 10:00am - 7:00pm; Tuesday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Two years progressively responsible work experience in a health care setting, educational or social service setting which includes, or is supported by coursework in, nutrition education.

Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nutrition, health, dietetics, education or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying.

Notes:

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Trauma Informed Care Statement

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care.  As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past.  Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.  Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.