RiverStone Health · 3 months ago
WIC Nutrition Educator (CPA)
Billings, MT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.50/hr - $27.37/hrRiverStone Health is an essential provider of personal and public health services in the Yellowstone County community. The WIC Nutrition Educator will conduct nutrition and health assessments, provide individualized nutrition and breastfeeding education, and make referrals to professional and community resources as part of a team serving women, infants, and children.
Health CareMedicalPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Interview clients regarding their health and nutrition history, using motivational interviewing and displaying non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills
Provide participant-centered, up-to-date, and culturally relevant nutrition and breastfeeding education and support
Obtain weight, length, and hemoglobin’s as prescribed by program
Refer participants to RiverStone Health and community resources as needed
Provide knowledgeable breastfeeding support for mothers and infants. (Training provided)
Input data into WIC computer system in accurate and timely manner, and according to standards developed by State WIC Program and local WIC agency policies and procedures
Travel to outlying sites, as needed, and in all seasons, to provide WIC services. This includes driving a as well as loading, unloading and movement of equipment and supplies
Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy of customers and clients at all times
Display flexibility and teamwork while performing tasks, with the goal of exemplary Customer Service. This may include covering for other WIC staff, as needed, to maintain delivery of WIC services
Maintain work and customer waiting areas in a manner that presents the program as welcoming, clean, sanitary and organized
Attend staff and program meetings and trainings as required. This may include occasional out of town travel
Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStone Health’s mission and goals
Qualification
Required
Applicant must have a 2 or 4 year degree in a health and/or science related area with adequate coursework (within the last 10 years if not actively working in the field of health and/or nutrition) which will include, at a minimum: Basic Nutrition, Nutrition in the Life Cycle, One additional course in nutrition such as Community Nutrition, Culinary Nutrition, Weight Management, or Nutrition in Chronic Disease, Motivational Interviewing or equivalent counseling class may count
Completed series of Anatomy and Physiology
Other degreed professionals with 12 or more semester credit hours in foods and nutrition, and successful completion of the Anatomy and Physiology coursework, may be considered
Valid State of Montana Driver's License in good standing
Required to obtain emergency preparedness on the job training at a minimum of ICS 100, 200, and 700
Computer literacy, in Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment
Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions
Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills
High degree of detail-oriented skill level
Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment
Ability to understand and adhere to required administrative policies and procedures
Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiencies and quality customer service
Preferred
Experience working with underserved population
Experience working in a customer service environment
Benefits
Company cell phone will be provided for client communication purposes.
Company
RiverStone Health
RiverStone Health operates with a mission to provide quality healthcare for the people in Yellowstone county.
Founded in 1974
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon Forte, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
Shanna Zier
Chief Financial Officer
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