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Job Summary Are you looking to give back and make a difference in the community? Come join our team at Sherburne County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes up to 21 paid days of PTO, flexible time off and up to 12 holidays per calendar year. Nutrition Educators provide professional assessment of the nutritional status of WIC applicants, determine eligibility, and provide nutritional counseling of WIC participants. Vision: We strive toward healthy families, communities, and workforce by valuing every voice, every need, every culture, and everyone s involvement. Mission: To promote, protect, and enhance the health of all in Sherburne County. This position is located at the Government Center in Elk River, MN. Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, though the department provides staff with flexibility in effort to strive for a desired work/life balance. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. If you are interested in bringing your skill and talent to a dynamic department in a growing community, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity. Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits. As a thriving organization fueled by people passionate about serving our community, Sherburne County strives to support and engage employees through investments in competitive compensation and equitable benefits; a culture that promotes physical and emotional wellbeing; opportunities for professional growth and a sense of honor and purpose. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Regular attendance according to the position s management approved work schedule is required for all positions. Screen applicants for WIC program eligibility. Collect and evaluate client health information, nutritional intake, anthropometric and hematological data. Determine WIC eligibility, collect and maintain client data, respond to client questions. Provide nutrition education and counseling to WIC participants at the appropriate learning level, develop care plans for at-risk WIC participants. Issue WIC benefits and schedule appropriate appointments for participants. Explain procedures for redeeming WIC benefits and other WIC regulations necessary for participants. Refer participants to community services, medical and social service agencies, where appropriate. Apply Continuous Quality Improvement concepts. Support mobile or community WIC and outreach sites. Support public health emergency preparedness duties, as needed. Attend staff training and meetings and other opportunities to work on special projects, as assigned by the WIC Supervisor. Disseminate information learned at trainings/meetings and share resources. General administrative assistance in answering phone/walk-ins, as needed.