WIC Specialist (Non-paraprofessional)

Citizen Potawatomi Nation•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•$8 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Provide WIC service to potentially eligible clients. This role involves direct client interaction, education, and administrative tasks related to the WIC program. The specialist will inform the community about available food resources and nutrition services, explain WIC program details and eligibility, and encourage participation. They will also conduct basic diet interviews, provide nutrition instruction for specific groups, and assist individuals and families in improving their food purchasing and preparation skills. The position requires maintaining accurate records, interpreting information for those with language or literacy barriers, and improving food storage, sanitation, and safety methods. Additional responsibilities include assisting other WIC staff and performing other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Follow a deliberate and continuous self-improvement program designed to improve and eventually increase job performance.
Ability to file both numerical and alphabetically.
Ability to work with the public and handle any complaints.
Basic knowledge of human nutrition and its relation to health and disease.
Genuine interest and empathy for people.
Ability to accept supervision and to maintain effective working relationships with WIC staff and clients.
Ability to adapt to various situations, to develop responsible work habits, and to exercise mature, unbiased judgement.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of the environmental and home conditions in communities served by the agency and of the problems and attitudes of the people residing there.
Completion of course work above the High School level in nutrition and health related fields, or any equivalent training and experience.
Must have and maintain valid Oklahoma Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

WIC issuance, typing, income assessment, monthly reports, and appointment scheduling.
Inform people in the community of available food resources, nutrition services, programs; explain the WIC program, eligibility requirements, and encourage people to participate.
Maintain required records accurately.
Conduct simple diet interviews to obtain routine information to be used as a basis for teaching better food preparation.
Provide basic diet instruction on normal nutrition for nutritional stress groups; prenatal, lactating mothers, infants and pre-school children.
Interpret written materials and oral statements where language or literacy barriers exist.
Help teach individuals, families, and groups to increase their ability to purchase and prepare foods that meet their nutritional standards.
Improve methods of food storage, sanitation and safety.
Develop skills in managing food resources, including the WIC program, through individual counseling, classes, demonstrations, and other appropriate means.
Perform other duties and projects as required by management including assisting other WIC staff in day-to-day operations to maintain efficient and functioning clinic environments.