WIC Educator/Senior WIC Educator - GF (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Job Number: 823
Salary: $19.62 - $29.41
Department/Office: Public Health
Division: Nutrition
Location: 15400 E. 14th Pl., Aurora, CO, 80011
Job Type : Salary Full-Time
Posting Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

NOTE:

• This position is grant funded and not eligible for the county pension plan 401(a).

• The anticipated hiring range for the WIC Educator is $19.62 to $29.41 hourly dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• The hiring range for the Senior WIC Educator is $21.59 to $32.35 hourly dependent upon qualifications and experience.
  • Additional Senior WIC Educator Requirements:
    • 3+ years satisfactory experience as a WIC Educator.
• Hybrid Work Schedule available after successful training period.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Delivers services to clients by determining eligibility, issuing benefits, providing nutrition education and breastfeeding support, offering referrals for resources, and developing and monitoring individual care plans.

DUTIES:

• Provides information to clients and public regarding program services, guidelines, and eligibility criteria; receives referrals and assists clients in completing appropriate forms; determines program eligibility in accordance with WIC program guidelines.
• Schedules client appointments consistent with the issuance of WIC Benefits; performs health assessments; issues WIC Food Benefits according to client needs.
• Provides ongoing nutrition education.
• Sets goals with clients, documents progress toward goals, and reevaluates and establishes new goals within WIC guidelines and protocols.
• Documents and updates client information; prepares and maintains clear and concise charts and records.
• Identifies high and low risk clients, assesses growth, changes in status, medical diagnoses, and other related issues; refers high-risk clients to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Makes referrals to medical providers, other County departments, community groups, and outside agencies.
• Promotes program activities and services through community outreach and networking efforts.

REQUIREMENTS:

Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Responds, as required, to support public health emergencies, incidents, and events. Employee participates in all exercises and drills on emergency preparedness and response, as required. Completes trainings identified as appropriate for this level employee and initiates corrective actions and responses pursuant to Federal, State, and Local laws, statutes, and regulations.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Routine software and business applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.
• Proficiently administer height, weight, and measuring devices and perform finger stick blood tests to determine hemoglobin/hematocrit levels.
• Principles, practices, and objectives as related to nutrition and breastfeeding in a WIC assistance program.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic principles of nutrition.
• Cultural and socio-economic variances of a community.
• Principles of case management and record keeping
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• General experience in customer service preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
  
  

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes a background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 90% of the time sitting and 10% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

At our core, we believe our people are the key to fostering equality and innovation, as well as a work culture where everyone belongs. Our strategic plan is grounded in health equity and is the heart of everything we do in public health. We are bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to better advance community health. Recently, we became Colorado’s first Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) to be recognized as an Age Friendly Public Health System. We are dedicated to building a workforce that proudly reflects the county we serve. Everyone starts somewhere, so even if you feel you're missing a few preferred qualifications, please apply if you’re passionate about the position!

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.