Rice County
WIC Professional (CPA)
$25.79 - $33.52 Hourly
Faribault, MN
Part-Time
2018-31
Public Health Nursing
05/08/2018
Continuous
$25.79 - $33.52 Hourly
Faribault, MN
Part-Time
2018-31
Public Health Nursing
05/08/2018
Continuous
Job Summary
*FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS ON TUESDAY, MAY 22ND.
Acts as a WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA), to provide WIC Program services to Rice County residents in accordance with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations.
Examples of Duties
- Serves as WIC CPA (Competent Professional Authority) and High-Risk CPA, providing WIC participant certifications and education during appointments while assessing health status of client.
- Carries out all phases of the WIC certification process, including hematological screening, height and weight measurements, nutritional assessments and nutrition education.
- Ensures that client eligibility is correctly determined and that program participants receive benefits equitably, according to Federal rules and regulations.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates individual nutrition care plans for clients and provides nutrition education in a professional, confidential manner.
- Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate.
- Maintains client charts and WIC program records, helps with clinic set-up and clean-up, and performs other work essential to providing WIC services
- Provides health education and information to individuals or groups on health or nutrition related topics including breastfeeding.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietician, or Licensed Nutritionist; OR Bachelors or Master's Degree in Nutrition; OR Registered Nurse; OR Bachelors or Master's Degree in a Health or Home Economics field with applicable coursework in nutrition. Applicants must meet Minnesota WIC program requirements to work as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA). One to two years nutrition/health education related experience. Valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Somali
Supplemental Information
UNION: GU Union – Grade 11
HOURS: 32 hours per week. Typical work hours approximately 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., four days per week (Monday – Friday).
- Employer
- Rice County
- Phone
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507-332-6100
- Website
- http://www.co.rice.mn.us
- Address
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320 NW 3rd Street
Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
- Employer
- Rice County
- Phone
- 507-332-6100
- Website
- http://www.co.rice.mn.us
- Address
-
320 NW 3rd Street
Faribault, Minnesota, 55021
- WIC Professional (CPA) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
- * QUESTION 2
- Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota; OR a Registered Dietician; OR a Licensed Nutritionist; OR a Licensed Dietician; OR have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nutrition; OR have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Health or Home Economics field with a minimum coursework of 10 semester credits in Food and Nutrition and 3 semester credits in principles of counseling and/or adult education; and 3 semester credits in Chemistry or Biological Sciences? Please make sure your degree is listed in the Education section of your application.
- * QUESTION 3
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- * QUESTION 4
- Which best describes your years of work experience in a nutrition or health related field?
- * QUESTION 5
- Describe your proficiency in speaking and/or understanding Somali or Spanish languages by checking ONE of the answers below:
- * QUESTION 6
- Please indicate your experience working in the following areas. Select all that apply.
- * Required Question