JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department’s Public Health Services team is looking for a new team member to join their team. In this role, you will be providing basic nutrition education and case management services. You will also be required to determine program eligibility of clients. Responsibilities:

• Determines participant eligibility for both the WIC and Family Case Management programs.
• Provides one-on-one education at clinics.
• Certifies WIC clients; provides basic diet counseling.
• Manages a client caseload consistent with department standards.
• Completes assessments and reassessments of needed healthcare and social services.
• Develops individual care plans.
• Provides referral information to appropriate resources.
• Performs follow up with clients to monitor use of services, schedules clients for clinics and classes.
• Assists in clinic preparation.
• Assists with voucher distribution.
• Prepares education materials.
• Teaches WIC nutrition education classes.
• Maintains records and assists with completion of reports.
• Responds to requests for nutrition information from other staff and the general public.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Keeps up to date on trends and developments in the nutrition field.
• Maintains records; prepares weekly and monthly reports.
• Participates in emergency response activities as required.
• Maintains required training, licensure, and/or certification.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to patient privacy laws.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of other ethnic groups and cultures.
• Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.