Bilingual WIC Certifier

About the role

Join our team as a Bilingual WIC Certifier at Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics. Explore our short clips, " are Yakima - WE are Family" and " ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families. Visit our website at to learn more about our organization. Our Mission Statement “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Pay

$18.75 - $22.97 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates; additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Inform and educate clients of the WIC program, policies, procedures, and objectives
• Educate clients on usage of WIC benefits
• Complete assessments to determine eligibility for the program, including factors of income, nutrition needs, and client category
• Complete certification per federal and state guidelines
• Perform point‑of‑care hemoglobin testing and anthropometric measurements to evaluate health and determine risk status
• Interpret results per federal and state guidelines
• Assess client nutrition needs and provide referrals to the Dietitian for high‑risk or special‑need participants
• Make referrals for social services to internal and external agencies as needed
• Utilize knowledge of the nutritional needs of infants, children, prenatal and postpartum women, along with assessment information, to provide participant‑centered recommendations and counseling on nutrition
• Engage the participant to set goals to