WIC Training Coordinator

About the Role

This grant-funded position serves as a WIC Clinic Coordinator within Navajo County, operating under general supervision to screen, certify, and provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and breastfeeding support to program participants. The role functions as a designated coordinator with expanded duties, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, rules, and regulations while managing the day-to-day flow of the clinic.

Reporting directly to the WIC Program Manager, the incumbent acts as a vital link between the community and essential health resources. The position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding. The role involves a dynamic mix of direct client interaction, staff leadership, and program coordination, requiring the incumbent to adapt to specific coordinator functions such as Training, Outreach, or Breastfeeding as assigned.

Day in the Life

A typical day involves determining program eligibility, conducting interviews, and documenting participant data in a computerized database. The coordinator performs nutrition assessments, evaluates dietary intake, and provides participant-centered education to individuals or groups based on age, health risks, and family needs. A significant portion of the role is dedicated to promoting breastfeeding, offering advanced lactation counseling, and managing the breast pump program.

Beyond direct client services, the coordinator manages clinic operations, including inventory security, appointment scheduling, and community outreach efforts. Depending on the specific designation, the role may involve leading staff training development, tracking outreach to increase program awareness, or overseeing the implementation of breastfeeding activities. The position requires maintaining strict confidentiality, preparing reports, and collaborating with the WIC Director and other health professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Hiring Process & Application

Candidates must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. While specific application instructions are not detailed in this text, interested parties should note that the position requires completing Arizona WIC new employee training within 12 weeks of hire and breastfeeding training within one year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is part of a public health initiative serving Navajo County. The organization is committed to providing culturally sensitive services and ensuring that all participants and staff are treated with respect and dignity regardless of background.