What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutrition Assistant1/Prog. Asst. position at COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY?
WIC Nutrition Assistant 1/ Program Assistant 1 (37.50 hr/wk),
(\$23.55-\$25.00/hr) Greenfield, MA - Community Services Job
TypeFull-time POSITION TITLE: Nutrition Assistant 1/Program Assistant 1
LOCATION: Greenfield, Northampton, Orange WIC offices STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISOR: WIC Program Director POSITION SUMMARY This position provides
nutrition services to WIC\'s low-risk child applicants and participants.
The position provides general clerical and administrative support to the
CAPV WIC program. This includes anthropometric and hematological data
collection, dietary and nutritional risk assessment, food package
assignment, counseling and education, data entry, referrals to other
health and social services, follow-up nutrition education, answer phone
calls, schedule and reschedule appointments, greet participants in
Clinic, And Other Office Administrative Duties. ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES Completes and receives acceptable status on all
components, activities and post-tests of the CPA I training program to
obtain CPA I status within 6 months of hire. Completes and receives
acceptable status on all components, activities and posttests of the CPA
II training program to obtain CPA II status within 1 year of hire. After
obtaining CPA I status: a. Provides nutrition care to low-risk children
at certification and follow up, including all aspects of: Anthropometric
and hematological data collection. Dietary and nutritional risk
assessment. Food package assignment. Counseling and education.
Documentation and nutrition data entry. Referrals to other health and
social services. Follow-up nutrition education. 4. Performs other duties
as needed, including participating in quality assurance activities. 5.
Performs reception duties such as: Answer and direct phone calls. Screen
applicant inquiries for eligibility. Manage appointment
scheduling/rescheduling including reminder phone calls. Greet and triage
participants to appropriate staff. Oversee flow of
applicants/participants in waiting area. Clerical duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following
competencies: Interpersonal communication - verbal and written;
in-person and phone. Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing
priorities, navigating change. Judgement and decision-making. Promote
equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate
work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability,
space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to
difficult conversations. Key Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of
local health and social services, advocacy, and navigating resources.
Experience in nutrition, health care, and/or community health care
facility. Experience working with marginalized communities and
individuals with low incomes. Experience with data management, data
capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements. Adapt
to changing priorities and demonstrate close attention to details.
Proficient Computer Skills (Microsoft Suite And Databasews) Minimum
Qualifications/Transferable Skills: High School Diploma or GED. One
year\'s experience in the health care field (may include counselor,
educator, clinical assistant, outreach worker, or home health aide). One
year\'s experience in general office operations. Within 6 months,
completion and receipt of acceptable status on all components,
activities and post-tests of the CPA I Training Program SKILLS REQUIRED
Basic computer skills: using a mouse, email, Microsoft office. Excellent
verbal (in-person and phone) and written communication skills Excellent
organizational skills and attention to detail Understanding of data
capture and tracking methods. Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic
diversity and the needs of individuals with low incomes. SEE THE
COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY FOR MORE INFORMATION
(\$23.55-\$25.00/hr) Greenfield, MA - Community Services Job
TypeFull-time POSITION TITLE: Nutrition Assistant 1/Program Assistant 1
LOCATION: Greenfield, Northampton, Orange WIC offices STATUS: Non-Exempt
SUPERVISOR: WIC Program Director POSITION SUMMARY This position provides
nutrition services to WIC\'s low-risk child applicants and participants.
The position provides general clerical and administrative support to the
CAPV WIC program. This includes anthropometric and hematological data
collection, dietary and nutritional risk assessment, food package
assignment, counseling and education, data entry, referrals to other
health and social services, follow-up nutrition education, answer phone
calls, schedule and reschedule appointments, greet participants in
Clinic, And Other Office Administrative Duties. ESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES Completes and receives acceptable status on all
components, activities and post-tests of the CPA I training program to
obtain CPA I status within 6 months of hire. Completes and receives
acceptable status on all components, activities and posttests of the CPA
II training program to obtain CPA II status within 1 year of hire. After
obtaining CPA I status: a. Provides nutrition care to low-risk children
at certification and follow up, including all aspects of: Anthropometric
and hematological data collection. Dietary and nutritional risk
assessment. Food package assignment. Counseling and education.
Documentation and nutrition data entry. Referrals to other health and
social services. Follow-up nutrition education. 4. Performs other duties
as needed, including participating in quality assurance activities. 5.
Performs reception duties such as: Answer and direct phone calls. Screen
applicant inquiries for eligibility. Manage appointment
scheduling/rescheduling including reminder phone calls. Greet and triage
participants to appropriate staff. Oversee flow of
applicants/participants in waiting area. Clerical duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following
competencies: Interpersonal communication - verbal and written;
in-person and phone. Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing
priorities, navigating change. Judgement and decision-making. Promote
equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate
work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability,
space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to
difficult conversations. Key Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of
local health and social services, advocacy, and navigating resources.
Experience in nutrition, health care, and/or community health care
facility. Experience working with marginalized communities and
individuals with low incomes. Experience with data management, data
capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements. Adapt
to changing priorities and demonstrate close attention to details.
Proficient Computer Skills (Microsoft Suite And Databasews) Minimum
Qualifications/Transferable Skills: High School Diploma or GED. One
year\'s experience in the health care field (may include counselor,
educator, clinical assistant, outreach worker, or home health aide). One
year\'s experience in general office operations. Within 6 months,
completion and receipt of acceptable status on all components,
activities and post-tests of the CPA I Training Program SKILLS REQUIRED
Basic computer skills: using a mouse, email, Microsoft office. Excellent
verbal (in-person and phone) and written communication skills Excellent
organizational skills and attention to detail Understanding of data
capture and tracking methods. Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic
diversity and the needs of individuals with low incomes. SEE THE
COMMUNITY ACTION PIONEER VALLEY FOR MORE INFORMATION
Salary : $25