Cherokee Federal
Certified Professional Authority (CPA) - Ramstein AB, Germany
Full Time
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Full Time, Ramstein AB, Germany
The Certified Professional Authority (CPA) will 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 Certified Professional Authority, Multiple Locations
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Summary
The duties and responsibilities of the Family Wellness Counselor - Certified Professional Authority (CPA) are to 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. They will 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. Must be a US Citizen
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise the office operation and the Administrative Assistant
Determine eligibility and certify participants for care and benefits through health, nutrition and financial assessments
Perform technical measurements (weight and height) on WIC Overseas participants to assess nutritional status
Evaluate food intake, dietary history, health history, anthropometrical measurements and biochemical test results to establish medical/nutritional risk
Will seek assistance from the Certified Professional Authority/Team Leader or Regional Manager when needed
Assess and determine social, financial and medical service needs
Interact 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); Identify and address potential access barriers to WIC Overseas services
Resolve participant complaints in the WIC Overseas office and communicate these complaints to the Regional Manager and Program Manager
Perform WIC Overseas administrative duties as needed
Attend meetings and other training as assigned
Schedule appointments for participants as needed following appropriate time standards for each type of appointment
Under the direction and supervision of the WIC Overseas CPA, Team Leader, or Regional Manager, performs assigned responsibilities
Communicates effectively with participants, families, physicians, community agencies and other WIC Overseas personnel
Acts at all times in a professional, self-controlled, self-directed and mature
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding participant and office matters
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 a minimum of 50 pounds.
Supervisory/Management Authority
This position does not have any supervisory or management authority
Education and Experience
Requires a 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
Must have working experience with IBM compatible computer systems
Must have knowledge of MS Word or WordPerfect and Excel software
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Will be subject to a US federal government background investigation.
Provide participants with referrals to medical and/or social service organizations as needed and follow-up as appropriate
Document assessment data according to DoD WIC Overseas Policy and Procedure Manual
Provide one-on-one nutrition education for WIC Overseas participants
Develop individual nutritional plans for participants
Provide breastfeeding education and support
Issue drafts and schedule follow-up appointments
Serves as the primary for the end of day data transfer and computer back up
Schedule and conduct (group and/or individual) nutrition education classes and counseling sessions
Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Maintain class/counseling records as required
Provide timely communication to assigned managers regarding participant status
Research current nutrition and health information to develop new education programs and materials; Clinical Health Program Specialist Page
Outline and develop lesson plans and nutrition education presentations relevant to participants’ needs
Promote breastfeeding initiatives and coordinate with local breastfeeding personnel
Liaison with DeCA and NEXMarts for special needs with the local community
Maintain HIPAA standards
Maintain supply inventory for the office
Ensure office is clean, safe, comfortable and functional
Work Environment
Work in controlled secured office environment
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