WIC Certifier 1

•NOTE• Your application must include your first and last name as they appear on your social security card. Why work at SRHD? Do you have a desire to gain valuable skills and experience in public health, nutrition, and counseling? Want to enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with competitive pay and benefits? Ready to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of low-income families and children? If so, the WIC Certifier 1 position with the Spokane Regional Health District is the job for you! This position will work in a local WIC office in Spokane, has a dedicated schedule of Mon-Wed 7am-5pm and Thu 7am-4:30pm, and has a base range of $23.44-$29.93 per hour, depending on experience.

Who we are:

The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 35 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do:

Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best: Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance. We consider it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity! Why you should work with us: SRHD works hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, low-stress position, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team! What you can expect from us: There are many perks to working at the Spokane Regional Health District! In addition to being able to directly improve the health and well-being of your local community, below is a brief summary of our benefits: 37.5-hour work week PTO and Holiday Pay Pension plan options 13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day. Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month). Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month). Tuition reimbursement Competitive medical benefits Career growth and development planning And much more… What you'll be doing What you'll be doing: This position performs para-professional duties for the Spokane Regional Health District's Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program such as, interviews clients to assess nutritional needs, takes anthropometric measurements and determines eligibility for participation and counsels and educates about growth and nutrition, breastfeeding, and farmers' market. Prioritizes medical and nutritional information and prepares follow-up plan with appropriate referrals to WIC registered dietitians and/or other community-based resources. Performs clerical functions to coordinate flow of participants in clinic, recordkeeping, troubleshooting office equipment problems and counter service functions. Duties are assigned by scheduling needs and may vary.

Some Essential Functions Include:

Provides participant centered counseling for individual nutritional interventions. Completes nutrition assessment to identify and assign risks. Promotes breastfeeding and provides support and education. Assists in creating and following up on individual and family nutrition goals. Performs participant functions in WIC computer software: presume eligible, prescreen, transfer in, transfer out, reinstate, terminate, certifications. For a complete detailed job description, click here What we need from you

Required Qualifications:

High School Graduate or GED Two years of experience, with limited task supervision, emphasizing or including intensive public contact, customer service, interpretation and explanation of regulations and involving general office work processes and use of office technology. Satisfactory completion of Washington WIC Competent Professional Authority training program within four months of hire date. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered provided the individual's background demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. Check out our website below If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD, visit https://www.srhd.org/about-srhd