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Overview Under the general direction of the WIC Nutrition Assistant II/III, the WIC Nutrition Assistant I is responsible for category screening, certification documentation, nutrition assessment, nutrition education, development of individual nutrition education plan (INEP), nutrition education established in nutrition care plan, specific nutrition education established in the high risk INEP by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)/Degreed Nutritionist (DN), and issuance of CA WIC Cards. Also performs general clerical duties in support of WIC Program objectives. Responsibilities Works closely with the WIC Nutrition Assistant II/III and other members of the WIC Site team to Greet the applicant/participant either in person or on the telephone. Accept information required for certification or assessment. Maintain an electronic family/individual record through the ISIS application and a paper file. Interview applicants/participants and determine their certification or re-certification eligibility, including category screening and certification documentation. Make referrals, issue the food instruments, and schedule appointments. Protect, promote, and support breastfeeding, regularly. Performance Area 1 Works as a team member. Performs Reception/PBX and clerical duties, including answering the telephone, screening calls, greeting applicant/participant, and accepting the CA WIC Card and other information required for certification or assessment. Enter all data and maintain records through the WIC WISE Program, including making referrals, issuing CA WIC Cards, scheduling appointments, and screening for income and residence. Utilize WIC WISE to screen applicants for income and residence, schedule/reschedule appointments for applicants and/or participants, perform pregnancy outcomes, confirm appointments, and refer participants and applicants to appropriate community resources. Interview clients and determine their certification or re-certification eligibility, including category screening and certification documentation. Refer high-risk participants to an RDN for the development of the INEP. Provide specific nutrition education established in a high-risk INEP by an RDN. Enter all data related to the nutrition assessment, INEP, and individual/group education in WIC WISE. Facilitate/conduct group education sessions and/or provide referral to wichealth.org and training on its use for online education sessions. Distribute relevant nutrition education materials for individual/group education sessions. Determine the correct WIC food package for each participant, including dyads such as Breastfeeding (Fully, Mostly, and Some) and Postpartum WIC Moms and their infant(s). Education High School Graduate or GED required. License/Certification Possess a valid driver’s license. Prior Experience Minimum 1 year of related work experience in interviewing, individual/group nutrition education or consumer education, desirable. Minimum 1 year of work experience in computer basics and data entry; and customer service work preferred. Skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Effective written and verbal communication when working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds while performing interviews, group education sessions, and one-to-one education sessions. Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with participants and team members of differing backgrounds; team player. Customer‑service oriented. Basic computer skills and ability to learn and understand the WIC WISE Program. Positive professional insight. Flexibility and dependability. Demonstrated good problem‑solving skills; sound judgment. Modern office practices and procedures, including email. Attention to detail and excellent follow‑through on work tasks. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Compensation The pay range for this non‑exempt position starts at $23.00 an hour. Salary ranges depend on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost. Paid time off and paid holidays. 401k plan with matching contribution. Educational Assistance. Employee discounts and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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