WIC PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIER (Family Service Counselor) - Range 10 / AMEA

**Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.** This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the AMEA. **DEPARTMENT:** Anchorage Health Department **HOURS OF WORK:** M - F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (within these hours) Shifts vary dependent on department needs **LOCATION:** 825 L Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 ***\*This is a Regular, Part-Time position working approximately 24 hours per week. \**** **Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.** **Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.** **To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.** Screen WIC clients to determine nutritional risk according to State of Alaska written policies and protocols using objective nutritional assessment tools. Provide participant-centered nutrition education, including individual counseling and group education, to low-risk clients based on written nutrition education plans. Identify high-risk clients based on objective criteria and refer them to the Registered Dietitian. Successful completion of the entire approved State of Alaska Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training program and practicum is required in order to perform responsibilities of this position. Candidate completion of training program indicates that they are ready to see clients independently, without direct supervision. Perform other duties as assigned. The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent **and** two **(2)** years of experience in a health and/or social services work environment. **OR** Associate’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Nutrition or a closely related discipline, **and** experience in health and/or social services work environment. For all applicants' employment is conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400). Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license **by the time of hire.** Must obtain certification as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) by the WIC Program **within three (3) months of hire.** Must obtain an American Red Cross First Aid Certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent **within ninety (90) days of hire.** **Preferences:** - Experience providing nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public. - Familiar with medical terminology. **Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.** The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland S…