WICCertifierII

**Join a team that shares your calling** At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. **FTE: _1.0, Shift: _Day, Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm_** **Position Summary** The WIC Certifier II is responsible for determining WIC eligibility, scheduling potential participants and enrolling when qualified. This position is responsible for mentoring WIC Certifier I staff members through their first year of employment. External contacts include patients, families, physicians, community members and outside organizations and agencies. **Responsibilities:** * Communicates in person and remotely with participants in a sensitive manner regarding lifestyle, medical history, nutritional practices * Evaluates income and health risks to determine participant program eligibility * Uses participant-centered techniques to provide personalized nutrition education/referrals and to educate pregnant women on how to initiate and sustain breastfeeding and to help breastfeeding clients solve common breastfeeding problems * Assesses participants’ health and nutrition status using Washington State WIC Assessment Questions * Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques * Mentors and guides new Certifier I team members * Assists Supervisors with staff training or leading department meetings * This position may be assigned special projects to increase agency growth, community knowledge or outreach * Incumbent may be required to work in any MBWIC clinic location in Pierce County or participate in local outreach events **Requirements:** * Internal promotional position only, promoted from Certifier I * Must be recognized as a Competent Professional Authority by Washington State Department o