NUTRITION ASST

The Nutritionist Assistant is responsible for determining WIC eligibility in accordance with FCCAA and PA DOH policies and procedures.  This role also performs a variety of clinical and support functions required to process and provide services to program participants.  

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination and scheduling of client appointments
• Assists with screening and interviewing of potential and current participants (both initial certification and recertification)
• Assists the Nutritionist in performing health anthropometric and hemoglobin assessments
• Assists the Nutritionist in conducting client health screenings (including anthropometrics and hemoglobin testing) during intake and throughout the program
• Develops and maintains participant files and ensures records are accurately entered into Agency and State WIC systems
• Engages in outreach activities aimed at expanding program participation
• Promotes and supports participant breastfeeding
• Assists in eligibility certification in accordance with Federal and State regulations (assessing residency, financial eligibility, and nutrition risk)
• Maintains client files including growth charts for infants and children and weight grids for pregnant women
• Refers clients to other support services via interactions with community agencies
• Maintains client records and files in accordance with program guidelines
• Assists in WIC related special projects and/or pilot projects
• Provides excellent customer service to program participants and partner agencies
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws and agency policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager

Education/Experience

• Experience in case documentation and file maintenance

• Strong interest in nutrition and maternal and child health is required
• Ability to establish and maintain collaboration with clients.
• Ability to protect client confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations
• Ability to communicate with clients who may have learning disabilities or barriers to understanding
• Ability to communicate well via telephone
• Ability to plan and organize daily work
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must have reliable transportation to facilitate outreach visits
• Ability to successfully pass Federal and State criminal background check and State of Pennsylvania Child Abuse screening