Full-Time Certified Professional Authority, Family Wellness Counselor

Full-Time Certified Professional Authority, Family Wellness Counselor

Italy

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Job Description

Full-time Family Wellness Counselor Certified Professional Authority

Vicenza WIC Program - Italy, United States (On-site)

Position Summary:

Provide WIC Overseas services to ensure optimal nutrition and health during the critical stages of fetal and early childhood growth, to include services for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. Provide participants and their families with current nutrition information on infant feeding, early childhood nutritional practices and feeding patterns, optimal prenatal and post-partum nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding education.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting

Salary Range for Full-time Family Wellness Counselor Certified Professional Authority: $58,856.56

Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Supervises all office operations and the Administrative Assistant.
• Determines eligibility of and certify participants for care and benefits through health, nutrition, and financial assessments.
• Performs technical measurements (weight and height) of WIC Overseas participants to assess nutritional status.
• Evaluates food intake, dietary history, health history, anthropometrical measurements, and biochemical test results to establish medical/nutritional risk.
• Assesses and determines social, financial, and medical service needs.
• Interacts with all base/post community agencies that interface with the WIC Overseas program (Family Support Services, Community Services, Chaplain, Child Development Centers, Commander and Senior Enlisted Advisor, and health facility/clinic personnel).
• Identifies and addresses potential access barriers to WIC Overseas services.
• Provides participants with referrals to medical and/or social service organizations as needed and follow-up as appropriate.
• Documents assessment data according to DoD WIC Overseas Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Provides one-on-one nutrition education to WIC Overseas participants.
• Develops individualized nutrition plans for participants.
• Provides breastfeeding education and support.
• Issues drafts and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Serves as the primary for the end of day data transfer and computer back up.
• Schedules and conducts (group and/or individual) nutrition education classes and counseling sessions.
• Maintains class/counseling records as required.
• Provides guidance and oversight for developing and collecting program metrics.
• Provides timely communication to assigned managers regarding participant status.
• Research current nutrition and health information to develop new education programs, newsletters, and materials.
• Outlines and develops lesson plans and nutrition education presentations relevant to participants’ need.
• Promotes breastfeeding initiatives and coordinate with local breastfeeding personnel.
• Liaisons with DeCA and NEXMart for special needs within the local community.
• Maintains supply inventory for office.
• Ensures office is clean, safe, comfortable, and functional.
• Resolves participant complaints in the WIC Overseas office and communicates those complaints to the Regional Manager and Program Manager.
• Performs WIC Overseas administrative duties as needed.
• Attends meetings and other training as assigned.
• Maintains a professional license/registration through Continuing Medical Education.
• Maintains HIPAA standards.
• Schedules appointments for participants as needed following appropriate time standards for each type of appointment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have working experience with IBM compatible computer systems.
• Must have knowledge of MS Word or WordPerfect and Excel software.
• May require some travel by Privately Owned Vehicle (POV).
• Current acceptable driver’s license, e.g., USAREUR/International, and personal vehicle for use in carrying out required duties.
• Personal auto liability insurance is mandatory.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing or Home Economics, with an emphasis in nutrition or Physician or Physician Assistant with additional coursework in nutrition.
• Must be a registered or licensed professional.
• Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Breastfeeding certification (IBCLC, CLC or CE) desirable.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Aerospace & Defense, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].