WIC Nutrition Associate

Posting Date

06/26/23

Application Deadline

07/25/23

Pay Range

$19.35 - $26.75 per hour

The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. The expected ENTRY pay range is $19.35 - $23.05 per hour, based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

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. This position also offers an amazing pathway to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)! After just 9 months of employment, our Nutrition Associates with a DPD-eligible bachelor's degree and some graduate degree coursework completed, can apply for our PAID WIC Track Dietetic Internship. For more information, visit

WIC Track | Maricopa County, AZ

Beginning October 1, 2023, Maricopa County WIC clinics will follow one of two schedules: Monday 8:00am-6:30pm and Tuesday-Thursday 7:30-6:00pm or Monday 8:00am-6:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, and Friday 7:30am-12:00pm. We are closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Note: This posting is for multiple positions in various locations.

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 health equity 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

Perform work with a greater purpose
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Learn more at
maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here

We Require

Associate's degree in Nutrition by the time of hire, and a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration or NDTR 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 OR
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition by the time 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 assures 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

Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
May be assigned to work at alternate WIC sites, as needed
Requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles or private vehicles used on County business
This is not a 100% telework position. There is an option to work in a shared clinic space, or time may be split between working remotely from your home and in a shared clinic space. Home access to a computer, mobile device, and the internet is necessary if you choose to split time between home and office. Daily communication with co-workers will be through virtual meetings, email, and Microsoft Teams messaging. Participant interactions will include remote appointments via video and phone as well as in-person appointments. A flexible work schedule is needed that may include evenings
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
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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