WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) presso Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Position Summary:
Works as a team member to serve WIC clients in the YK Delta.  Initiates WIC certification for participants in the WIC office and offsite in village clinics.  Travels to surrounding villages to complete vendor monitoring and certification.  Provides health and nutrition assessment.  Maintains CPA status.  CPA status is gained through self study of modules on nutrition education topics such as infant feeding, healthy eating, and breastfeeding.  Provides nutrition counseling to low risk participants.  Completes computer data entry, voucher printing, and other duties as assigned. 

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer AA degree in early childhood, nursing, or related field.
• One-year experience working in a healthcare field. Two (2) of more years working in Alaska WIC Program preferred. Competent in all job duties of a WIC Technician Med Support Tech II. 
• Infant CPR within 3 months of hire.
• Competent Professional Authority (CPA) certification required at time of hire and must maintain CPA status.
• Computer, Hemocue machine, weighing scales, height board, breast pumps, telephone and xerox.
• Good computer skills, knowledge of community resources, knowledge of laws regarding child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
• High degree of interaction with clients.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center