WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA)

Bethel​, Alaska

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

 We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:
Works as a team member to serve WIC clients in the YK Delta.  Initiates WIC certification for participants in the WIC office and offsite in village clinics.  Travels to surrounding villages to complete vendor monitoring and certification.  Provides health and nutrition assessment.  Maintains CPA status.  CPA status is gained through self study of modules on nutrition education topics such as infant feeding, healthy eating, and breastfeeding.  Provides nutrition counseling to low risk participants.  Completes computer data entry, voucher printing, and other duties as assigned. 

Position Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer AA degree in early childhood, nursing, or related field.
• One-year experience working in a healthcare field. Two (2) of more years working in Alaska WIC Program preferred. Competent in all job duties of a WIC Technician Med Support Tech II. 
• Infant CPR within 3 months of hire.
• Competent Professional Authority (CPA) certification required at time of hire and must maintain CPA status.
• Computer, Hemocue machine, weighing scales, height board, breast pumps, telephone and xerox.
• Good computer skills, knowledge of community resources, knowledge of laws regarding child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
• High degree of interaction with clients.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

Additional Information:

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. 

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)