Nutrition Associate

Nutrition AssociateAre 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. The Maricopa WIC Program provides participant-centered, evidence-based nutrition and breastfeeding education, counseling, and support to over 40,000 participants per month. Our staff are creative, innovative, and 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 six months of employment, our Nutrition Associates with a DPD-eligible bachelor's degree, can apply for our PAID WIC Track Dietetic Internship. For more information, visit WIC Track | Maricopa County, AZ.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 impact 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:Work with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule optionsOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County familiesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including an incentiveEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1We Require:Bachelor's degree in Nutrition by the time of hireOR Associate degree in Nutrition by the time of hire. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Registered (DTR) credential or DTR eligible and ability to pass the credentialing exam within twelve months of hire with the first attempt at the credentialing exam occurring within three months of hireWe Also Value:Experience with the WIC supplemental nutrition programCompleted college coursework in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Lifecycle Nutrition, and Nutrition Counseling and/or Nutrition AssessmentNutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential from the Commission on Dietetic RegistrationExperience completing nutrition assessments and providing health/nutrition educationBilingual skills in English and SpanishJob Contributions:Provides participant-centered nutrition and breastfeeding assessments, and low and medium-risk counseling, education, and supportDevelops, documents, monitors, and evaluates individualized nutrition care plans using motivational interviewing and evidence-based nutrition standardsAssesses eligibility and certifies participants for the WIC program, including determination of WIC eligibility based on income, residency, identity, and nutrition risk, and performs and interprets accurate hemoglobin screening and anthropometric measurementsAssigns and issues appropriate food benefits, documents, and ensures accuracy of participant files, and refers participants to other local and state community resources as neededPerforms administrative duties such as answering phones, monitoring clinic emails and text messages, scheduling appointments, performing participant check-in, and providing excellent customer servicePromotes breastfeeding, issues breast pumps to participants, and sanitizes breast pumps when they are returnedParticipates in ongoing program continuing education and training activities based on County, State, and Federal regulationsMaintains knowledge of current WIC policies, procedures, and program requirements to ensure accurate and compliant service deliveryWorking Conditions:Work is performed in an office environment with a flexible work schedule that may include evenings; position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditionsMust have the ability to travel to various clinic locations and have reliable transportation by the time of hireAbility to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10lbs. constantlyMust obtain an ID.me account by the time of hire in order to verify client eligibility through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) PortalMust be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergencyWithin 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 testSelection Procedure:Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.