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WIC Educator-Community Health Services Job at Denver Health

Denver Health Denver, CO

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2024-06-18
  • Location
    Denver, CO
  • Job Title
    WIC Educator-Community Health Services
  • Gender
    Both
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the WIC Educator delivers WIC services to participants by determining and documenting eligibility, maintaining participant and program records, interviewing and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education, and promoting behavior change. Refers WIC participants to appropriate healthcare, community, and social service programs. Assists clinic in front desk reception area duties including checking in participants and issuing Food Instruments (FIs).

Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education: High school diploma or GED-equivalent. Additional education in nutrition, dietetics or directly related field and/or completion of a dietetic technician program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred. Experience: Two years customer service experience with a minimum of one year working with the public; WIC and/or public health experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of basic spelling and math, including measurements used for weight, height, and length (fractions, pounds, and ounces). Proficient typing and bilingual skills preferred. Ability to: operate standard office equipment; prepare and maintain accurate and neat records; communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to: work as a team member; provide quality customer service skills in person and over the phone; promote breastfeeding and provide lactation support. ~Level I and II certification completed for the Colorado WIC Program within 60 days of employment, Level III within 6 months of employment. CPR certification required within 6 months of employment. All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
Education
Experience
Credentials

Location
Conversion

Shift


Work Type
Full time

Salary:

$20.19 - $ 27.26/hr

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.




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