Health Educator II - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - Douglas - County of Cochise Arizona : Job Details

Uses established guidelines to evaluate and determine eligibility for public health/nutrition programs; conducts health screenings and evaluates results; develops, selects, and revises educational materials; develops and implements educational plans; provides preventive health education; evaluates individuals, families and/or groups for other health, economic and social needs; maintains referral and outreach network; conducts marketing and outreach to increase services; provides referral of client families/groups to other social programs; ensures accurate documentation and recordkeeping. SPECIFIC DUTIES:The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Health Educator will:Provide participant-centered nutrition education and nutrition counseling for individuals and/or groups according to age, category, health risks, and family needs. Assigns and tailors appropriate food packages for eligible participants based on age, category, health risks, and family needs. Issues food benefits for eligible WIC...Health, Educator, Infant, Special Education, Children, Public Health