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WIC Nutrition Associate
WIC Nutrition AssociateMaricopa County, AZ • Phoenix, AZ, United States
WIC Nutrition Associate

WIC Nutrition Associate

Maricopa County, AZ • Phoenix, AZ, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Posting Date

11 / 26 / 25

Application Deadline

12 / 09 / 25

Pay Range

Hiring Pay Range : $20.75 - $22.81 per hour

Full Range : $20.75 - $29.00 per hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

This position may qualify for a $0.30 multilingual pay differential.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Health

About the Position

Are you passionate about nutrition? As a Nutrition Associate, you will provide services to the participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, such as nutrition counseling and education, verification of eligibility, nutrition assessment, and education.

Our staff are creative, innovative, passionate about maternal and child nutrition, and seek to make a difference in their community. This is your opportunity to be part of a public health program designed to influence a lifetime of positive nutrition and health behaviors.

On-The-Spot Hiring Event :

We're hosting an in-person hiring event for this position! Join us Tuesday , December 9, from 2PM to 5 : 30PM at our St Mary's WIC location, 3003 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017. The cross streets are 31st Ave & Thomas. Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for goods and services
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition by the time of hire
  • OR

  • Associate's degree in Nutrition by the time of hire, and hold the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or be eligible and able to pass the credentialing exam within 12 months of hire with the first attempt at credentialing exam occurring within three months of hire
  • We Also Value

  • WIC experience
  • Experience completing nutrition assessments and providing health / nutrition education
  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
  • Job Contributions

  • Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for participants who require more than basic nutrition counseling services, such as nutrition assessments, participant-centered nutrition counseling and education, documentation of nutrition care plan, nutrition, and breastfeeding education
  • Assess eligibility and certify participants for the WIC program, including determination of WIC benefits, performing and interpreting hemoglobin screening tests, and accurate anthropometric measurements
  • Assign and issue appropriate food benefits, documents, and assure accuracy of participant files, and refer participants to other local and state agencies as needed
  • Conduct group nutrition education, including facilitated group discussions both in-person and on online platforms
  • Working Conditions

  • Work is performed in an office environment with a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
  • Position is not 100% telework, time may be split between working remotely from home and in a shared clinic space
  • Home access to a computer, mobile device, and the internet is necessary if splitting time between home and office, with daily communication with co-workers through virtual meetings, email, and Microsoft Teams messaging and participant interactions to include remote appointments via video, phone, and in-person
  • May be assigned to work at alternate WIC sites, as needed
  • Must obtain an ID.me account by the time of hire in order to verify client eligibility through AHCCCS
  • Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies using a County or private vehicle
  • Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
  • Ability to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
  • Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and / or a Tuberculosis test
  • Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
  • Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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