WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) Trainee
Bethel, Alaska
The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.
At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.
YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.
For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)
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. Provides health and nutrition assessment. Signs a contract to become a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) within 6 months of hire and completes CPA within 18 months. 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 under the guidance of a registered dietitian. Completes computer data entry, voucher printing, and other duties as assigned.
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