WIC NUTRITION ASSISTANT
$47,590–$48,963 year
On-site · Watsonville, California, United States
Job Summary
WIC NUTRITION ASSISTANT provides technical, educational, interpretive and office support for the Women, Infants & Children nutrition program; directs client services including eligibility interviews, certification/recertification, nutrition education, breast pump provision, documentation in WISE, outreach, translation as needed, and general office support; requires bilingual English/Spanish, computer literacy, strong customer service, ability to work with diverse populations, and willingness to work at multiple WIC sites in Watsonville/Santa Cruz/Felton with on-site duties and occasional evening/weekend hours.
Required Qualifications
- Must be bilingual English/Spanish; Biliterate English/Spanish preferred.
- Must be computer literate and able to learn Outlook and the WIC Web Information System Exchange (WISE).
- Must have some experience that demonstrates good verbal and written language skills.
- Must have experience and demonstrate skill in working directly with people, and in communicating in a culturally competent manner with an understanding of excellent customer service principles.
- Must demonstrate an interest in public health, life cycle nutritional needs, in learning about common nutritional risk factors for pregnant or breastfeeding women and small children, and in providing learner-centered education to WIC clients.
- Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
- Must be able and willing to work at a computer station for full work days, use the internet, and email for work related information and communications.
- Must be able and willing to work on a telephone for full workdays.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds easily and routinely.
- Must complete and maintain state WNA certification for determining client eligibility.
- Must have a valid CA driver’s license, drive a motor vehicle incidental to the performance of the work and be insured.
- Must be willing to work at Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Felton WIC sites, as assigned.
- Must be willing to work some evening and occasional weekend hours.
- Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.
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