WIC Certifier - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as a WIC Certifier at Lancaster at Beverly in Salem, OR, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $19.20-$23.52/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

• Additional 4% differential for your bilingual skills!

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, eight paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Informs and educates clients of the WIC program, policies, procedures and objectives.
• Educates clients on usage of WIC benefits.
• Completes assessment to determine eligibility for program including factors of income, nutrition needs and client category. Completes certification per federal and state guidelines.
• Performs point of care hemoglobin testing and anthropometric measures to evaluate health and determine risk status. Interprets results per federal and state guidelines.
• Assesses client nutrition needs and provides referrals to the Dietitian for high risk or special need participants.
• Makes referrals for social services to internal and external agencies as needed.
• Utilizes knowledge of the nutritional needs of infants, children, prenatal and postpartum women along with assessment information to provide participant-centered recommendations and counseling on nutrition. Engages the participant to set goals to improve their health outcomes. Considers the client’s interests, concerns and effectiveness of previous sessions.
• Utilizes knowledge of basic evidenced-based breastfeeding techniques to educate clients on the benefits and basics of normal breastfeeding.
• Assigns and issues the WIC food package most appropriate to the participants’ category, risk, and personal preferences per federal and state guidelines.
• Completes client charts and updates participant information per state and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) policies.
• Documents nutrition assessment data, health history, diet assessment, care plans and nutrition education provided.
• Provides client-centered customer service, manages clinic flow including answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
• Maintains awareness of community demographics, resources, and needs. Performs outreach activities as assigned.
• Performs quality assurance procedures including conducting inventory checks, peer chart review and quality control checks on point of care machines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• One year of customer service experience is required. An associate's degree may replace experience.

• Experience in reception, nutrition education, working with children/infants, or being a previous WIC certifier or educator is a plus!

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 9

• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills

• Ability to prioritize work and handle various tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions

• Ability to effectively and professionally interact with women, caregivers, infants, children, and staff

• General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.

• Knowledge about basic nutrition concepts desired

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!