Certified WIC Nutrition Technician

State of Oklahoma • Enid, OK

4d • $43,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified WIC Nutrition Technician provides basic clinical and nutrition services, including counseling, educational programs, and nutritional assessments. The role performs clearly defined nutrition tasks, such as explaining nutrition services, providing basic information about healthy food choices and meal planning, taking diet histories, and preparing records and reports. The position serves clients in all counties within District 2 and requires in-office presence and job-related travel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with primary hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The salary is up to $43,000, based on education and experience.

Employees must successfully complete a six-month in-service training program. Training is supervised and evaluated by the local agency public health nutritionist, a registered dietitian, or a designated on-site supervisor. Training includes regular meetings and progress evaluations, and competency is assessed through module objectives and tests. A score of at least 85% is required on post-tests and the comprehensive evaluation.

Requirements

• Associate degree in dietetic technology or a closely related field; or two years of experience working under the technical supervision of a dietitian or nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital, or public health setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet OPM requirements for the Public Health Community Worker II or Dietetic Technician classification.
• Successfully complete an in-service training program.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition and its relationship to good health, communication and teaching techniques, interviewing techniques, and office methods and practices.
• Ability to work effectively with lay and professional individuals, carry out assignments under direction, and provide appropriate nutritional assessment and consultation services.
• Willingness to perform all job-related travel.
• Ability to talk, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, sit for long periods, and use computers and phones daily.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ nutritional status using established procedures and protocols.
• Provide clinical services, including obtaining height and weight and obtaining and preparing blood specimens for analysis.
• Interview clients and take diet histories.
• Evaluate individuals’ nutrition status for program enrollment and complete WIC eligibility certifications.
• Provide basic individual or group nutrition consultation on normal nutrition, with emphasis on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
• Train vendors participating in the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
• Conduct outreach activities with clients and in the community.
• Make referrals to other health professionals and programs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Be present at the office as an essential function of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the agency’s mission, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and ethical code.
• Work effectively in a team environment and assist peers.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year for full-time employees.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Student loan repayment options and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree