Nutrition Assistant - WIC Program

King County•Wa. 98133, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to serve clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program at the North Public Health Center. The role assesses program eligibility and provides nutrition education to individuals and families through individual appointments and group or classroom settings. The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers, and healthcare workers from community partners. This recruitment will create an eligibility pool for additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may arise over the next six months. The position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is non-exempt and eligible for overtime, and is located at 10521 Meridian Avenue North, 2nd Floor, Seattle, Washington. Employees must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite. The position is represented by PROTEC 17 Labor Union.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to lift and lower a child weighing up to 35 pounds onto a surface more than 4 feet high, with or without accommodation.
Ability to complete Washington State WIC paraprofessional competencies within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist certification within 30 days of hire to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants.
Ability to obtain a Washington State food worker card.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED certification before hire.
Ability to apply nutrition and health promotion knowledge and practices when working with clients from diverse backgrounds to support positive changes in health behaviors.
Working knowledge of, or lived experience with, basic nutrition theory and practice, medical terminology, asepsis practices, and universal precautions.
Demonstrated ability to provide direct client services in a health care setting.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in basic cooking and food demonstration techniques.
Ability to understand different perspectives and listen to others without conveying judgment.
Excellent problem-solving, priority-setting, and organizational abilities.
Commitment to equity and racial justice principles and demonstrated ability to serve clients with cultural humility.
Ability to protect the privacy and security of protected health information in accordance with state and federal law.
Proficiency and comfort using computers and web-based tools.
Ability to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, complete mandatory training on time, and obtain required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Ability to provide proof of BLS/CPR and pass a thorough background investigation.
Must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Previous WIC competency-based training.
Experience conveying nutrition information.

Responsibilities

Gather and assess information to determine health and nutrition risk factors, program eligibility, client education needs, and referrals.
Provide group and individual nutrition education, including breastfeeding support.
Obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children, and adults, which may include blood samples for hemoglobin testing.
Respond to telephone inquiries; screen, schedule, and interview diverse clients to determine appointment type and appropriate provider.
Document client information and services and manage appointment schedules in the Cascades electronic record system.
Provide direct customer service and WIC services to diverse clients, issue WIC benefits and explain their use, and determine needed appointment types.
Conduct WIC outreach and program tasks, including generating end-of-day reports and client letters and making referrals to other Public Health services.
Participate in WIC-related committees and activities, including breastfeeding promotion, clinic health and information fairs, and the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
Order and maintain program supplies and educational materials.
Participate in quality assurance activities.
Complete annual WIC training and continuing nutrition and breastfeeding education requirements.
Use Microsoft Outlook and other electronic communication tools to coordinate work and meet training requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Respond to emergency deployments as assigned, which may involve working at other locations and at any time, including nights and weekends.