WIC Program - CPA (Competent Professional Authority)

About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need — the most vulnerable — regardless of race, religion or creed.  This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada.  Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,500 people daily and encompassing four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services.  Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada.  For additional information, please visit CatholicCharities.com.

Position Summary: 

Competent Professional Authority (CPA) personnel promote health and nutrition for women, infants and children in the WIC program by determining eligibility, completing certifications and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education to program participants.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Determine initial and ongoing eligibility of potential participants according to federal, state and local policies.
• Conduct nutrition assessment, evaluate collected information and assign appropriate risk codes/high risk codes.  Collect and evaluate diet and medical history for conditions relevant to nutritional status.  Provide nutrition education/high-risk nutrition education appropriate to participant level of understanding.
• Promote, educate and encourage breastfeeding with pregnant and post partum participants.
• Obtain and evaluate blood samples relevant to the measurement of hemoglobin.  Obtain and evaluate height and weight measurements.  Complete all certification components and issue nutrition benefits to eligible participants.
• Facilitate and promote healthy parenting behavior related to nutrition.
• Provide service in a manner that demonstrates and incorporates cultural competence.
• Refer WIC participants to appropriate professional and social service agencies.
• Assist colleagues with meeting local and state WIC program objectives. 
• Act as a nutrition resource person to other agencies and community groups.  Promote WIC through periodic outreach activities in the community.  Develop effective, cooperative relationships with colleagues, participants and the community.
• Attend and participate in required self-development and continuing education opportunities.
• Communicate in a professional manner in all contacts with colleagues, participants and the community.
• Assist in setup, takedown and daily operations of mobile clinic sites.
• Transport clinic supplies and equipment as requested.
•  Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data.  Comply with safety rules.
• Other related duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret and implement program guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of wellness, prevention and health promotion principles.  Knowledge of nutrition principles.  Knowledge of topics relevant to maternal and child health.  Ability to manage multiple priorities in an active work environment.  Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to use tact and discretion when working with participants and the public.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technology and a changing work environment
• Excellence in problem solving skills.  Self-directed learner able to work independently and as a team.
• Knowledge of the concepts of cultural competence.
• Ability to represent self and the Agency with high level of professionalism.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Competent Professional Authority (CPA) certification required.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work schedule that may include weekends and/or evenings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at desk and/or computer for several hours of routine office work.  Ability to use computer, keyboard and mouse as well as view work on computer monitor.
• Ability to continuously walk and stand in clinic environment throughout the shift.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, twist, squat, reach above head as needed.
• Ability to regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 15 pounds; ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

This position pays $18.00 per hour.

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers an excellent benefits package including insurance benefits, paid time off and retirement plan.

CCSN is a drug free and equal opportunity employer. All employees must successfully complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.

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