Nutrition Education Specialist I (Grant Funded (Grade 5) (To Establish an Eligibility List)

at Yuma County in YUMA, Arizona, United States

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty by providing food and nutrition services to individuals and families through public health programs; performs related work as required or assigned.

Nature of Work

(Illustrative Only) Determines program eligibility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and procedures; explains program procedures, regulations, processes and timeframes to applicants and representatives; conducts interviews and accurately documents information on residency, income, identification and family situation in a computerized participant database; obtains, evaluates and documents measurements of stature, weight, hemoglobin; conducts nutrition and breastfeeding assessments; provides participant centered education to participants individually or in groups according to age, category, health risks and family needs; assigns appropriate food package for eligible participants based on age, category, health risks and family needs; evaluates family needs for health care, financial and social assistance in order to make and document appropriate referrals; promotes breastfeeding and breastfeeding support activities; plans and participates in community outreach activities; works as assigned on a rotation basis in permanent and satellite WIC Clinics within Yuma County WIC’s geographic area; performs Certification Specialist duties and other duties as required or assigned; maintains high standards of confidentiality; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.  

Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers.