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Nutrition Educator

Community Action of Skagit County
Mount Vernon, USA
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • INCLUDE
  • Or a combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work.
  • License(s) & Certification(s)
  • Must have valid driver license and auto liability insurance, if personal vehicle is used for work-related travel.
  • WIC State Competent Professional Authority Recognition (training provided).
  • Skills & Abilities
  • Proficient in operations for manual and auto scales, height/length boards, hematocrit/hemoglobin analyzers, and blood draw techniques.
  • Knowledge of basic cooking techniques required.
  • If not previously trained, must become proficient in motivational interviewing and client-centered interaction techniques.
  • Interest in teaching nutrition, maternal/infant health and breastfeeding.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and Outlook; WIC database system.
  • Must have strong and effective communication skills (oral and written).
  • Working knowledge of standard office procedures and technologies (phone, computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, fax machine) is needed.
  • Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, educational and experiential backgrounds.
  • Starting wage for Nutrition Educator between $22.06 - $24.98 per hour (DOE)
  • Medical & Dental Insurance including Rx and Vision
  • Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (3.5% Employer Match)
  • Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
  • 12 Holidays per year
  • Health club discount
  • (Community Action reserves right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit at any time for any reason.)
  • TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by providing ALL items requested. Please submit the following: (1) Community Action Application (2) Resume (3) Letter of Interest. You can find all job announcements and apply online on our website at www.communityactionskagit.org
  • Community Action of Skagit County reserves the right to extend application deadlines and to modify the selection schedule without notice, to form eligibility lists for, or make appointments to, other positions with similar employment requirements. Community Action of Skagit County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR Department.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED/HSE minimum required; Associate Degree in related field preferred.
  • Two-years of experience in WIC or other maternal/infant related field, with training in nutrition preferred, but not required.
  • Previous experience working with the public, interviewing, counseling and teaching preferred, but not required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; additional languages helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED/HSE minimum required; Associate Degree in related field preferred.
  • Two-years of experience in WIC or other maternal/infant related field, with training in nutrition preferred, but not required.
  • Previous experience working with the public, interviewing, counseling and teaching preferred, but not required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; additional languages helpful.

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