Certified WIC Nutrition Technician

State of Oklahoma

2d • $43,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified WIC Nutrition Technician provides basic clinical and nutrition services including counseling, education programs, and nutritional assessments. At this level, incumbents will receive training and perform clearly defined or basic nutrition tasks. This typically will involve explaining nutrition services to clients, assisting in giving clients basic information about healthy food choices, meal planning and preparation, taking diet histories from clients and preparing necessary records or reports.

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements consist of an associate’s degree in dietetic technology or a closely related field; or two years of experience working under the technical supervision of a dietitian/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 Public Health Community Worker II classification or Dietetic Technician Classification.
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition and its relationship to good health; of communication and teaching techniques; of interviewing techniques; of office methods and practices.
• Skill in working effectively with lay and professional individuals, in working under direction in carrying out assignments, and in providing appropriate nutritional assessment and consultation services.
• Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.
• Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional status of clients using established procedures and protocols.
• Provides clinical services including obtaining weight and height, obtaining and preparing blood specimens for analysis.
• Interviews clients and take diet histories.
• Evaluates and determines nutrition status of individuals for enrollment in nutrition programs.
• Completes certification for WIC eligibility.
• Conducts basic individual or group nutrition consultation on normal nutrition with emphasis on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children.
• Provides training to vendors participating in the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
• Performs outreach activities to clients and in community.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and programs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees