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.