WIC Nutrition Services Assistant (WNA Trainee Track)

SDSU Research Foundation•El Cajon, CA

About The Position

The WIC Nutrition Services Assistant (WNA Trainee Track) is a part-time, temporary position covering the El Cajon/Spring Valley office. The position may become full-time when positions are available. The employee is hired as a Nutrition Services Assistant at $19.00 per hour and is trained toward eligibility to become a certified California WIC Nutrition Assistant within one year of employment. WIC Nutrition Assistant pay starts at $21.50 per hour. Under the direction of the Area Supervisor and Registered Dietitian Supervisor, the position supports WIC operations through clerical services, customer support, participant orientation, and eligibility determination. The employee provides non-nutrition program education, helps participants use food benefits, and may travel to other WIC offices in the San Diego region as needed. The SDSU Research Foundation WIC Program serves residents of San Diego County and provides nutrition-related food assistance, healthy eating information, and health care referrals to eligible women, infants, and children up to age five.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of previous WIC experience or social services experience.
Knowledge of the WIC Program and community nutrition, with emphasis on maternal, infant, and child needs.
Knowledge of group education and adult learning techniques.
Knowledge of anthropometric measurement and blood work screening processes.
Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
Competency using word-processing applications, spreadsheets, and internet applications.
Clear and effective professional communication, orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of participant, employee, and agency records.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multicultural staff and participants.
Ability to identify errors and missing documentation.
Ability to travel throughout San Diego County and work at various WIC offices.
Ability to arrive on time and follow posted work rules and procedures.
Ability to relate well to others and interact effectively with coworkers.
Ability to organize, lead, or facilitate group discussions and classes.
Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and a high energy level.
Organization, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and good judgment.
Sensitivity to ethnically and culturally diverse individuals, communities, and organizations.
Ability to comply with state and local agency breastfeeding policies and competencies.
Must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at the time of hire.
Employment offer is contingent on satisfactory background-check clearance, including a criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading group discussions.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Check in participants; determine eligibility; gather applicant information; verify income; and calculate eligibility for program services.
Issue food benefits accurately, coordinate and provide referrals as needed, take participant anthropometric measurements, and screen for blood work.
Issue breast pumps under the guidance of professional staff when applicable.
Provide new participants with orientation about benefit usage and lead group education on non-nutrition topics, including program orientation and use of WIC food benefits.
Participate in community outreach efforts in local areas.
Schedule and coordinate WIC appointments; process and maintain program records, files, and documentation; copy, fax, and scan documents; and update client records.
Perform WIC WISE data entry, generate reports, and maintain inventory of forms and supplies.
Participate in staff meetings and trainings as needed.
Travel to other WIC offices in the San Diego region as needed.

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