WIC Nutrition Assistant I

The WIC Nutrition Assistant I is responsible for screening, certification, nutrition assessment, and nutrition education under the direction of the WIC Nutrition Assistant II/III. Performs general clerical duties in support of WIC Program objectives.

Requirements

• Greet the applicant/participant and accept information required for certification or assessment
• Maintain electronic and paper records
• Interviews applicants/participants and determines certification or re-certification eligibility
• Make referrals, issue CA WIC Cards, and schedule appointments
• Protect, promote, and support breastfeeding
• Perform Reception/PBX and clerical duties
• Enter data and maintain records through the WIC WISE Program
• Schedule appointments and screen for income and residence
• Refer participants and applicants to community resources
• Determine certification or re-certification eligibility
• Refer high risk participants to RDN for INEP development
• Provide specific nutrition education
• Enter data related to nutrition assessment, INEP, and individual/group education
• Facilitate group education sessions
• Distribute nutrition education materials
• Determine correct WIC food package for each participant

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401k plan with matching contribution
• Educational Assistance
• Employee discounts