Public Health Educator - Medium Risk Nutritionist

Job Title

Pima County Health Department, Women Infants and Children program (WIC), is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Public Health Educator I.

Job Description

This position provides client-centered nutrition & breastfeeding services to program participants. Additional duties include conducting WIC certifications, medium risk counseling and obtaining anthropometric and hemoglobin levels for WIC participants.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills. If you enjoy being a part of a diverse work group and working in a fast-paced environment, this may be the opportunity for you.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development of health education programs, curricula, and materials tailored to the needs of the target population;
• Collaborates with senior educators to design engaging and evidence-based educational content;
• Conducts health education sessions, workshops, and presentations in various community settings, including schools, clinics, and community centers;
• Utilizes effective teaching methods to engage participants and convey health information;
• Maintains an organized inventory of educational materials;
• Collaborates with community partners to coordinate health promotion events and initiatives;
• Engages in community outreach to raise awareness of public health issues and available resources;
• Assists in the preparation of reports and assessments to evaluate program outcomes;
• Maintains accurate records of program participants, attendance, and evaluation data.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND one year of experience providing health education.

(Relevant experience may be substituted for education and education from an accredited college or university may be substituted by relevant experience.)

OR:

One year of experience serving as a Community Health Worker II or equivalent classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in nutrition. (community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, or nutrition science).
• Minimum one (1) year experience in nutrition education counseling in a maternal/child or clinical setting, including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Constantly required to exchange accurate information. Constantly uses fine motor skills to utilize computer equipment and healthcare equipment. Constantly required to observe details at close range. Occasionally required to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally operates a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws. Depends on assignment. Action Activity - bending; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone; Vision - may be required to operate motor vehicle.

Working Conditions: Occasionally exposed to hazardous fluids. Occasionally exposed to the risk of needlesticks and exposure to communicable diseases.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.