Bilingual (Spanish/English) Nutrition Technician

Washington County, Oregon • Hillsboro, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Washington County Public Health Division is seeking a bilingual Spanish/English Nutrition Technician for its Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. The position supports participant enrollment, orientation, benefit issuance, and file maintenance. It assesses participant nutrition status and eligibility for the WIC Supplemental Food Program, conducts participant risk assessments, provides nutrition education in individual and group settings, and makes nutrition and other health-related referrals. The technician also provides participant-centered nutrition and breastfeeding information, education, and counseling to WIC participants.

The position works mostly in person at the Beaverton WIC office and travels to other clinic locations in Washington County as needed. It is not eligible for remote work. The schedule is Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., and Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The WIC program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and diet screening, growth monitoring, and referrals for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. It serves families from diverse cultural and ethnic traditions, languages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work experience in health care, community health, or social services; alternatively, two years of college-level training in health occupations may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Pass written and oral Spanish fluency assessments.
• Successfully pass a background check after an offer.
• Possess precise Spanish writing skills, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and fluent speaking skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Complete basic incident management courses and participate in emergency response trainings as requested.
• Protect protected health information in accordance with State and Federal law.
• Adhere to Federal and State OSHA guidelines, including timely completion of mandatory trainings.

Nice To Haves

• Current or former experience accessing WIC services.
• Experience screening, counseling, and providing information or education to WIC participants.
• Knowledge of WIC Program regulations for eligibility, food benefits, and education.
• Knowledge of public health principles, maternal and child nutrition education, and breastfeeding education.
• Skills in participant-centered counseling and assessment techniques for communities accessing WIC services.
• Knowledge and understanding of social determinants of health.
• Personal breastfeeding experience or formal lactation education.

Responsibilities

• Enroll and orient WIC participants, issue benefits, and maintain participant files.
• Identify and make nutrition and other health-related referrals.
• Perform participant risk assessments.
• Provide nutrition education in individual and group settings.
• Provide participant-centered nutrition and breastfeeding information, education, and counseling.
• Assess participant nutrition status and eligibility for the WIC Supplemental Food Program.
• Represent Washington County communities.
• Respond to public health emergencies or exercises when required, except while on scheduled vacation or other leave.
• Complete basic incident management courses and participate in emergency response trainings as requested.
• Protect the privacy and security of protected health information.
• Adhere to Federal and State OSHA guidelines and complete mandatory trainings in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Eligible bilingual positions offer differential pay of 5% of the base pay rate or $75 per pay period, whichever is greater, after successfully passing applicable language proficiency assessments.
• Washington County offers an award-winning benefits and wellness program.
• The organization promotes employee development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED