WIC Nutrition Assistant I

Position Summary:

The WIC Nutrition Assistant I is a temporary position contingent on the completion of a WNA certificate from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) after 9 months of being hired. The Nutrition Assistant I attends trainings and practices eligibility determination, nutrition assessments, counseling, and teaching classes. Upon receiving the WNA certificate the Nutrition Assistant I will transition to the Nutrition Assistant II job title.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Nutrition Services 40%

• Complete nutrition services-related assignments for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children.
• Practice the following for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children:
  • Group and one on one nutrition and breastfeeding education.
  • Breast pump issuance according to program policies and procedures.
  • Referring high risk participants to the appropriate nutritionist.
  • Prescribing WIC food benefits (tailor food packages based on the nutrition and health assessment).
  • Scheduling participants appropriately.
  • Providing referrals as needed to applicants and participants.
• Demonstrate nutrition services related knowledge and application to a Registered Dietitian.

Case Management: 30 %

• Complete case management assignments for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children.
• Practice the following for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children:
  • Nutrition and breastfeeding need assessment.
  • Establish goals during each Certification and Re-Certification appointment.
  • Follow up on goals during each follow up appointment.
• Demonstrate case management related knowledge and application to a Registered Dietitian.

Client Services: 25 %

• Complete client services-related assignments for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children.
• Practice the following for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children:
  • Determining WIC program eligibility.
  • Educating participants on non-nutrition program items such as program orientation.
  • Collecting anthropometric and biochemical data.
  • Conducting call reminders and reschedule missed appointments.
  • Issuing WIC cards and food benefits.
• Demonstrate client services related knowledge and application to a Registered Dietitian.

Other WIC Support Services: 5%

• Assist with filing and data storage.

• Participate in program linkages, referral, and outreach activities.
• Demonstrate openness to organizational changes.

• Actively seek ways to improve processes.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed.
• Performs related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

• 1 year of administrative/clerical experience.

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. 

Certifications Required:

• WIC Nutrition Assistant Certificate within nine months of being hired, required.

Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:

• Computer proficiency, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work well with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

Equipment Used:

• General office Equipment to include Personal Computer, Phones, Fax, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• May require the ability to move up to 20 lbs. with proper equipment.
• Noisy clinic environment with young children and infants.
• Schedule will require some Saturdays and evenings; May need to travel and work at other SY Health WIC sites during work hours (reliable transportation required).

Universal Requirements:

Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment.  Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.