Nutrition Assistant - Bilingual (Part-Time)

Multnomah County•Gresham, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual WIC Nutrition Assistant works in Multnomah County’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and diet screening, growth and development monitoring, referrals, and monthly healthy food benefits to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. The program serves families from diverse cultures, languages, backgrounds, and abilities. The Nutrition Assistant completes the WIC certification process by providing health screenings, nutrition education and counseling, and lactation support. The role also includes making community referrals, connecting participants with local resources, and facilitating group classes. Services are delivered through participant-centered, culturally sensitive communication in an inclusive and respectful environment. This is a represented, non-exempt, part-time position of 16–24 hours per week, generally scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on two to three days per week. The position is based at Multnomah County WIC’s East and AVIVA Clinics and is eligible for overtime. The position requires English and at least one of the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, Haitian/Creole, Karen, or Spanish. The role requires education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, one year of public-facing experience in a health-related field, and BLS CPR certification within 60 days of hire. The posting identifies additional college-level coursework in nutrition education and advanced knowledge of diverse customs and social experiences as preferred qualifications.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, and write in English and at least one of the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, Haitian/Creole, Karen, or Spanish.
Education or training equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
One year of experience dealing with the public in a health-related field.
BLS CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
Submit an online application, a resume demonstrating minimum qualifications, and a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position.

Nice To Haves

Additional college-level coursework in nutrition education.
Advanced knowledge of diverse customs and social experiences to promote a respectful, inclusive environment.
Ability to maintain a safe and healthful workplace.

Responsibilities

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