WIC Nutrition Assistant I (Bilingual - Tagalog or Haitian-Creole Preferred)

Position Summary:

The WIC Nutrition Assistant I is a temporary position contingent on the completion of a WNA certificate from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) after 9 months of being hired. The Nutrition Assistant I attends trainings and practices eligibility determination, nutrition assessments, counseling, and teaching classes. Upon receiving the WNA certificate the Nutrition Assistant I will transition to the Nutrition Assistant II job title.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Nutrition Services 40%

• Complete nutrition services-related assignments for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children
• Practice the following for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children:
  • Group and one on one nutrition and breastfeeding education
  • Breast pump issuance according to program policies and procedures
  • Referring high risk participants to the appropriate nutritionist
  • Prescribing WIC food benefits (tailor food packages based on the nutrition and health assessment)
  • Scheduling participants appropriately
  • Providing referrals as needed to applicants and participants
• Demonstrate nutrition services related knowledge and application to a Registered Dietitian

Case Management: 30 %

• Complete case management assignments for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children
• Practice the following for pregnant, postpartum people, infants, and children:
  • Nutrition and breastfeeding need assessment
  • Establish goals during each Certification and Re-Certification appointment.
  • Follow up on goals during each follow up appointment
• Demonstrate case management related knowledge and application to a Registered Dietitian