Mesa County Public Health
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WICEDUCATORBILINGUAL
“WIC EDUCATOR - BILINGUAL at Mesa County Public Health. Skills: WIC program eligibility determination, Client counseling on healthy decisions, Nutrition and breastfeeding education, Health assessments and measurements, Bilingual Spanish/English communication. Counseling young families to make healthy decisions. Discussing information about good nutrition and breastfeeding with clients”
Industry & Context.
creatively approach and solve health problems facing our community
standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds, Work environment can be loud with crying/screaming children, May be exposed to communicable diseases, infections, blood, and bodily fluids, Participates in emergency planning and response activities, 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)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficient computer skills, Bilingual Spanish/English required
What You'll Do.
Counseling young families to make healthy decisions
Discussing information about good nutrition and breastfeeding with clients
Making referrals to community partners
Performing administrative duties
Performing anthropometric measurements
Checking hemoglobin levels for appropriate clients
Supporting WIC team members in a clinic setting
Determining eligibility for the WIC program
Determining frequency of follow-up based on risks
Informing recipients/applicants of rules
Conducting health assessments
Accurately graphing information and determining values
Administering and analyzing biochemical (blood) tests
Analyzing assessment and tests and determining risk factors
Providing individual education using VENA principles
Setting behavior goals
Re-evaluating and establishing new goals
Providing appropriate education based on needs
Providing breastfeeding education
Performing administrative and clerical duties
Attending all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions
Providing translation or interpretation for Spanish speaking clients
Providing general agency support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support WIC team members in a clinic setting; Collaboration with community partners; Collaboration for mutual benefit of the community through sharing information, responsibility, and resources
Communication Scope
Bilingual Spanish/English required; Provide translation or interpretation for Spanish speaking clients
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