Posting Details
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The New Mexico WIC Program, Department of Health Food and Nutrition Bureau safeguards the health of
nutritionally at-risk low- income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infant, children
and seniors by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition information for health
eating, health counseling, breastfeeding support, nutrition classes, cooking classes, and referrals to health care providers and social services.
Why does the job exist?
To screen applicants to determine eligibility by assessing income, residency, and nutritional risk.
Prescribes food packages. Provides group and one-on-one nutrition education, including
breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the identified needs/interests of each
participant. Identifies the need for individual care plans and implements them for low-risk
participants. Refers participants to other health and social services and provides appropriate
follow-up to referrals. Documents nutrition services provided, including referral and follow-up to referrals.
How does it get done?
Maintain effective and efficient Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program operations in the Region
by assessing and documenting a participants nutrition risks; prescribes food packages for each participant
certified; determine eligibility and provide one-on-one and/or group nutrition education, including
breastfeeding promotion and support. Assess participants needs for use of a breast pump and/or any
other breastfeeding education. Obtain and assess hemoglobin and anthropometrics on each
participant. Provide quality client services using constructs of Participant Centered Education
(PCE) as required by United States Department of Agriculture. Assist families in developing healthy
eating goals and provide on-going nutrition education. Refers participants to other health and
social services. Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, data entry, word processing, and
other computer software applications; operate photocopiers, fax machines, and other office
equipment; and prepare mailings, answer phones, answer questions, deliver messages, and make
appointments and electronic card inventory.
Who are the customers?
Qualified Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years.
Ideal Candidate
Qualified Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalent and one (1) year of women, infant, and children (WIC) experience, customer service, office administration, or government assistance programs such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security benefits and/or public housing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive phone and personal computer usage. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Jennifer Henderson (505) 476-2663 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
