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　　WIC Nutrition Associate

　　Locations:

　　18440 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023

　　6850 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033

　　3003 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017

　　1645 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

　　5141 W Lamar Rd, Glendale, AZ 85301

　　Time type: Full time

　　Application Deadline: 02/04/24

　　Pay Range:

　　Hiring Pay Range: \$19.35 - \$21.20 per hour

　　Full Range: \$19.35 - \$26.75 per hour

　　Salary offers are based on the candidate\'s equivalent experience andinternal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

　　This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours workedover 40 in the designated workweek.

　　Job Type: Unclassified

　　Department: Public Health

　　About the Position

　　Are you passionate about nutrition? As a Nutrition Associate, you willprovide services to the participants in the Women, Infants, and Children(WIC) program, such as nutrition counseling and education, verificationof eligibility, nutrition assessment, and education.

　　Our staff are creative, innovative, passionate about maternal and childnutrition, and seek to make a difference in their community. This isyour opportunity to be part of a public health program designed toinfluence a lifetime of positive nutrition and health behaviors. Thisposition also offers an amazing pathway to becoming a RegisteredDietitian Nutritionist (RDN)! After just 9 months of employment, ourNutrition Associates with a DPD-eligible bachelor\'s degree and somegraduate degree coursework completed, can apply for our PAID WIC TrackDietetic Internship. For more information, visitWIC Track \| MaricopaCounty, AZ.

　　On-The-Spot Hiring Event:

　　We\'re hosting an in-person hiring event for this position! Join usWednesday, January 24,from2:30 PM- 5:30 PM at our 48th Street WIClocation, 2737 W. Southern Ave, Ste 10, Tempe 85282. The cross streetsare 48th St and Southern. Bring your resume, walk-in, and walk-out witha new career at Maricopa County!

　　About Us

　　Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rdlargest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH\'s mission is to increasethe quality of life for our residents by collaborating with thecommunity to develop and implement strategies, programs, and servicesaddressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim toserve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and adata-driven approach to our work. We value our staff\'s unique skillsand differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines werepresent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating ahealthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

　　Proud to Offer

　　Work with a greater purpose

　　Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

　　Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work scheduleoptions

　　Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Pet Insurance

　　Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

　　Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System.This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contributionrate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

　　Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County,AZ

　　We Require

　　Bachelor\'s degree in Nutrition by the time of hire

　　OR

　　Associate\'s degree in Nutrition by the time of hire, and hold theNutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) credential throughthe Commission on Dietetic Registration or be NDTR eligible and able topass the credentialing exam within 12 months of hire with the firstattempt at credentia ing exam occurring within three months of hire

　　We Also Value

　　WIC experience

　　Experience completing nutrition assessments and providinghealth/nutrition education.

　　Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

　　Job Contributions

　　Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling for participantswhorequire morethan basic nutrition counseling services, such asnutrition assessments,participant-centered nutrition