Full-Time Certified Professional Authority, Family Wellness Counselor

h3Full-time Family Wellness Counselor Certified Professional Authority /h3 pVicenza WIC Program
- Italy, United States (On-site) /p h3Position Summary: /h3 pProvide 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. /p h3Compensation

Benefits:
/h3 pStarting Salary Range for Full-time Family Wellness Counselor Certified Professional Authority:$58,856.56 /p pPay commensurate with experience. /p h3Benefits That Set Us Apart /h3 pWhen 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. /p h3Highlights include: /h3 ul liUp to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security /li liPaid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most /li liMedical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage /li liBasic life and ADD insurance, with supplemental life options /li liShort-term and long-term disability coverage /li liPaid holidays /li liEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) /li liFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options /li liProfessional development, training, and certification support /li liVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection /li /ul pBecause taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are. /p pBenefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply. /p h3Essential Functions, Duties

Responsibilities:
/h3 pIncludes the following: /p ul liSupervises all office operations and the Administrative Assistant. /li liDetermines eligibility of and certify participants for care and benefits through health, nutrition, and financial assessments. /li liPerforms technical measurements (weight and height) of WIC Overseas participants to assess nutritional status. /li liEvaluates food intake, dietary history, health history, anthropometrical measurements, and biochemical test results to establish medical/nutritional risk. /li liAssesses and determines social, financial, and medical service needs. /li liInteracts 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). /li liIdentifies and addresses potential access barriers to WIC Overseas services. /li liProvides participants with referrals to medical and/or social service organizations as needed and follow‑up as appropriate. /li liDocuments assessment data according to DoD WIC Overseas Policy and Procedure Manual. /li liProvides one-on‑one nutrition education to WIC Overseas participants. /li liDevelops individualized nutrition plans for participants. /li liProvides breastfeeding education and support. /li liIssues drafts and schedule follow‑up appointments. /li liServes as the primary for the end of day data transfer and computer back up. /li liSchedules and conducts (group and/or individual) nutrition education classes and counseling sessions. /li liMaintains class/counseling records as required. /li liProvides guidance and oversight for developing and collecting program metrics. /li liProvides timely communication to assigned managers regarding participant status. /li liResearch current nutrition and health information to develop new education programs, newsletters, and materials. /li liOutlines and develops lesson plans and nutrition education presentations relevant to participants’ need. /li liPromotes breastfeeding initiatives and coordinate with local breastfeeding personnel. /li liLiaisons with DeCA and NEXMart for special needs within the local community. /li liMaintains supply inventory for office. /li liEnsures office is clean, safe, comfortable, and functional. /li liResolves participant complaints in the WIC Overseas office and communicates those complaints to the Regional Manager and Program Manager. /li liPerforms WIC Overseas administrative duties as needed. /li liAttends meetings and other training as assigned. /li liMaintains a professional license/registration through Continuing Medical Education. /li liMaintains HIPAA standards. /li liSchedules appointments for participants as needed following appropriate time standards for each type of appointment. /li liPerform other job‑related duties as assigned. /li /ul h3Supervisory

Responsibilities:
/h3 pNo supervisory/management authority /p h3Basic

Qualifications:
/h3 ul liMust have working