Nutrition Assistant - On-Call

Multnomah County • Gresham, OR

1d • $27 - $33

About The Position

THIS WORK MATTERS! Join us at Multnomah County Health Department, where we are seeking individuals who embody leadership, achievement, and action in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment. Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to collaborate with communities, advance health equity, safeguard the most vulnerable, and foster health and wellness for all. Guided by our core values of Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity, and Integrity, we strive to create a workplace culture characterized by respect, trust, and understanding for the incredibly diverse populations we serve in our communities. The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a diverse and equity-driven program focusing on nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and diet screening, growth and development monitoring, and health and social services referrals, as well as providing monthly healthy food benefits for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to five years of age. WIC serves families from many cultures and ethnic traditions, languages, backgrounds and abilities. It is designed to promote positive health outcomes, strengthen life course nutrition and health, and reduce health disparities in the populations we serve. This On-Call WIC Nutrition Assistant completes the certification process, providing health screenings, nutrition education and counseling, and lactation support for diverse families. The role involves performing community referrals, connecting participants with local resources and facilitating group classes. All services are delivered using participant-centered, culturally sensitive communication to foster an inclusive and respectful environment.

Requirements

• Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Experience: One year of experience dealing with the public in a health-related field
• Certifications: BLS CPR Certification within 60 days of hire
• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Nice To Haves

• Additional college level coursework in nutrition education
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of diverse customs and social experiences to promote a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform anthropometric measurements (weights and heights/lengths) and hemoglobin, health and diet screening and assessment; determine nutrition risks and program eligibility, assign food benefits and document all services provided accurately and clearly.
• Provide program orientation, information, answer questions, review materials and resources as additional information to in-person or telephone/video conversations.
• Provide appropriate nutrition focused counseling based participant health and nutrition assessments and on Oregon State WIC and USDA guidelines and other approved sources.
• Utilize technology tools to support clinic work including computer based texting, using spreadsheets, reports and other technology tools.
• Facilitate group classes using approved lesson plans using in person and virtual platforms.
• Refer participants to community programs and services for health and social services.
• Provide basic breastfeeding information and support; issue breast pumps and provide pump education and/or demonstrations as appropriate.
• Participate in team and agency meetings.

Benefits

• Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED