Women and Infant Children (WIC) Educator - Westside Family Medical Center
3.
7 Denver, CO Denver, CO Full-time Full-time $20.
19 - $27.
26 an hour $20.
19 - $27.
26 an hour We are recruiting for a Women and Infant Children (WIC) Educator - Westside Family Medical Center to join our team! We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
Department ACS-CHS Grants Funded 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).
Essential Functions:
Enrolls WIC Participants and determines WIC program eligibility.
o Completes accurate health assessments at specified intervals obtaining anthropometric and hemoglobin measurements.
o Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding interviews utilizing a participant centered positive approach.
Identifies all relevant nutrition risk factors and makes appropriate referrals to the High Risk Counselor.
o Documents eligibility, client comments, assessment, counseling, and plan.
Dialogues with participants to identify appropriate behavior change goals; follows up and documents progress toward goals.
o Provides full explanation of the program to participants to prevent and help resolve participant misuse.
o Maintains confidentiality of participants and ensures that participants are treated equally with respect, compassion, and empathy.
o Assesses need for and refers participants to appropriate health care, community and social service programs.
(40%) Ability to promote breastfeeding as the optimal infant choice while allowing participant choice.
o Maintains a breastfeeding friendly environment.
o Provides quality breastfeeding education and counseling.
o Refers to available breastfeeding support services.
o Issues manual breast pumps and identities need for other pumps according to the Denver Health WIC Pump Policy and Procedure.
(30%) Follows state and local agency procedures to provide a quality WIC Program.
o Meets individual and clinic productivity expectations as determined by the WIC Clinic Supervisor.
o Schedules appointments and classes appropriately; completes clerical duties as needed.
o Teaches or assists with nutrition and/or breastfeeding education classes as needed.
o Consistently attends and participates in staff meetings, huddles, trainings, local agency initiatives and departmental events.
o Offers voter registration services in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act.
(30%) Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required Work
Experience:
1-3 years customer service experience with a minimum of one year working with the public Required and Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and 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.
Shift Work Type Regular Salary $20.
19 - $27.
26 / hr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.
5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency 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, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, 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 values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
For more about our commitment to diversity visit:
https:
//www.
denverhealth.
org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
7 Denver, CO Denver, CO Full-time Full-time $20.
19 - $27.
26 an hour $20.
19 - $27.
26 an hour We are recruiting for a Women and Infant Children (WIC) Educator - Westside Family Medical Center to join our team! We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:
Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.
Department ACS-CHS Grants Funded 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).
Essential Functions:
Enrolls WIC Participants and determines WIC program eligibility.
o Completes accurate health assessments at specified intervals obtaining anthropometric and hemoglobin measurements.
o Conducts nutrition and breastfeeding interviews utilizing a participant centered positive approach.
Identifies all relevant nutrition risk factors and makes appropriate referrals to the High Risk Counselor.
o Documents eligibility, client comments, assessment, counseling, and plan.
Dialogues with participants to identify appropriate behavior change goals; follows up and documents progress toward goals.
o Provides full explanation of the program to participants to prevent and help resolve participant misuse.
o Maintains confidentiality of participants and ensures that participants are treated equally with respect, compassion, and empathy.
o Assesses need for and refers participants to appropriate health care, community and social service programs.
(40%) Ability to promote breastfeeding as the optimal infant choice while allowing participant choice.
o Maintains a breastfeeding friendly environment.
o Provides quality breastfeeding education and counseling.
o Refers to available breastfeeding support services.
o Issues manual breast pumps and identities need for other pumps according to the Denver Health WIC Pump Policy and Procedure.
(30%) Follows state and local agency procedures to provide a quality WIC Program.
o Meets individual and clinic productivity expectations as determined by the WIC Clinic Supervisor.
o Schedules appointments and classes appropriately; completes clerical duties as needed.
o Teaches or assists with nutrition and/or breastfeeding education classes as needed.
o Consistently attends and participates in staff meetings, huddles, trainings, local agency initiatives and departmental events.
o Offers voter registration services in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act.
(30%) Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required Work
Experience:
1-3 years customer service experience with a minimum of one year working with the public Required and Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and 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.
Shift Work Type Regular Salary $20.
19 - $27.
26 / hr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.
5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency 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, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, 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 values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
For more about our commitment to diversity visit:
https:
//www.
denverhealth.
org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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