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JOB SUMMARY
Assist Pinal County residents with access to Community Health Nutrition
Programs (CHNP) including the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program,
nutritional/breastfeeding counseling, education and training, determine
client eligibility for program services, assess clients nutrition,
breastfeeding and health-related needs, and provide services according
to Public Health Services Department (PHSD) policies and procedures
under basic supervision.
## TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist PHSD clients with information and services for a variety of
Community Health Nutrition Programs (CHNP) including the Federal
Women Infants & Children (WIC) program, Commodity Supplemental Food
Programs (CSFP), and other nutritional/breastfeeding counseling
programs and support services and perform duties within scope of
authority and training and in compliance with County policies.
- Interview clients, document income status and current living
conditions, and determine eligibility for CHNP services.
- Evaluate clients nutrition/breastfeeding and health-related needs,
discuss and document clients eating habits, health history, and
current medical condition, and work with client to develop personal
goals and a nutrition/breastfeeding care plan.
- Counsel and educate clients on proper nutrition/breastfeeding
practices, provide educational material and personalized information
on CHNP and PHSD programs, and refer clients to other service
providers as needed.
- Measure height/weight and hemoglobin (blood) testing.
- Assist clients to access other health care professionals, regional
agencies, and community services programs.
- Maintain case file records and collect, compile, and report data on
program participation.
- Assist with community outreach programs and special projects as
assigned.
- Train and cross-train in a variety of nutrition, breastfeeding and
healthcare programs.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer
records, and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program.
- Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills.
- Successful completion of training programs by Arizona Department of
Health Services.
- One (1) year of experience in a medical or social services program.
## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of Federal and state nutrition/breastfeeding program
regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures for assisting public
health clients.
- Knowledge of regional community service agencies, community
resources, public health programs, and other public assistance
programs for appropriate referrals.
- Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
- Ability to explain state laws and County policies and procedures
governing public health functions.
- Ability to use courtesy and respect in providing client services.
- Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and
specialized software.
- Ability to provide effective client services including interviewing,
teaching, counseling, and records management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to
10 pounds of force constantly to mov e objects. The work also requires
the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform
repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, to operate motor vehicles,
hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual
acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work
environment.
This position is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards
Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System
Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their
respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is
"at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any
reason, with or without cause.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal
County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values
are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process