Bilingual Community Health Educator

Hiring Range: $24.75-$29.09. The maximum pay for this position is $33.42.

The Community Health Educator provides support across all programs of the Healthy Families team including the Supplemental Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Nurse-Family Partnership, and Family Connects, and additional support to the Public Health and Environment team as a whole. The Community Health Educator develops proficiency in providing the full range of WIC services to participants.

The Community Health educator works under minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment along with a high degree of initiative within established procedures CoWIC Policy Staffing Outlines. Additionally, the Community Health Educator provides interpretation support to the Public Health & Environment Department, and other programmatic support as necessary.

Schedule: M-F, 8am to 5pm

Applicants are encouraged to apply by, December 11th, however, the job will be posted until filled.

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Key Responsibilities:

Client Services:

• Conduct health and nutrition assessments
• Develop individualized nutrition plans
• Provide breastfeeding support
• Refer clients to community resources as needed

Program Support:

• Assist with program planning and implementation
• Collect and analyze program data
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations

Community Engagement:

• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
• Build relationships with community partners

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

• Minimum Education – High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred Education – Associate degree in Nutrition Science or related field, Medical Assistant Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant, LPN, Diet Technician or Mental Health Assistant.
• Minimum Experience: Previous work experience with the public. Previous Spanish language interpretation experience.
• Preferred Experience: WIC and/or public health experience and experience with low-income participants is preferred.
• Preferred Certification: Certified Medical Interpreter
• Current CPR Certification or receipt of CPR Certification within six months of employment.
• Able to take and pass a basic math test related to anthropometric measurements.
• Required to take and pass the Lactation Management Certification test within one year of employment. LMS is required to provide and educate lactating Mothers with medical-grade electric pumps.
• Required to take and pass the WIC Certification Program
  • Level one within a month
  • Level two within three months
  • Level three within six months

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Culture & Benefits

Working in local government is one of the best career paths in the mountains. ‘Your Career will Soar with Eagle County’. Get started with us today!

• Why is Eagle County recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2022? Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness. Check out more awards here.
• Purpose! A modern, values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All. 
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement. 
• Future focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing, climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The County is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive for a healthy and prosperous community that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity. This starts with our internal practices and work. All employees of the County have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other County-sponsored and participative events

Great benefits! See the details

• Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employees only)
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
• 15 paid holidays
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave 
• Paid volunteer hours
• 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal trainings) 
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more

Eagle County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Working in a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment is essential for our employees to be successful in serving our community. We do not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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