What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Nutrition Assistant position at LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA?
Job Title: WIC Nutrition Assistant
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Associate degree in nutrition, public health, maternal and child health, or related field required.
- Certified WIC Nutrition Assistant with college coursework in maternal and child health/nutrition is accepted in lieu of associate’s degree.
Description of Duties:
- Conducts nutrition, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, and health education contacts for WIC Program applicants and participants.
- Performs nutrition and breastfeeding/chestfeeding risk assessments, including individual education and breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for low-risk women, infants, and children participating in the WIC Program.
- Conducts enrollments and certifications of WIC Program applicants and participants according to WIC program policies and guidelines.
- Distributes WIC cards in accordance to established procedures and performs clerical functions to support WIC Program site operations.
Position requires a background check and health clearance
Equal Opportunity Employer
* If you are unable to apply following our standard procedures and need accommodation, please contact us at (310)222-3616.
Qualifications:
Minimum Job Related Experience
One year experience in any of the following areas: customer service, nutrition or health, teaching and/or counseling, or comprehensive health training may substitute for WIC experience.
Minimum Education or Training Requirements
High School graduate, GED or equivalent. WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) certification is required. College coursework in maternal and child health/nutrition or related field is a plus.
License, Certification, Accreditation, or Apprenticeship Requirements
· Valid California Driver's License
· Proof of personal auto insurance
· Personal transportation with current California registration
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Familiarity with WIC program services, regulations, and policies, including competency in using WIC WISE
- Demonstrated group presentation and facilitation skills and counseling abilities, utilizing PCE and MI techniques as appropriate
- Knowledge of basic principles of breastfeeding support and maternal and child health and nutrition
- Comprehensive knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures, WIC WISE, BFPC database, IZ policies and procedures, CAIR2, and the LBL database
- Strong community outreach skills and abilities
- Strong computer skills, able to satisfactorily perform work using WIC WISE, LBL, and CAIR2 databases, Google Meet, Zoom, doxy.me, and other videoconferencing platforms, as well as email communication
- Demonstrated interest in and the ability to work with WIC's target population group
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent teaching and PCE counseling skills
- Strong organization and administrative skills; attention to detail
- Sensitive to and respect for the cultural diversity and bias of the target population
- Possess culturally competent skills and abilities
- Dependable personal transportation for traveling to WIC sites and administrative office for meetings
- Demonstrated ability to be self motivated and to work independently without close supervision occasionally
- Willingness to become proficient in basic conversational Spanish
- Available to work dependable, flexible shift
Physical and Mental Requirements
Essential
This position is primarily flexible and interactive, with employees working with participants in an office environment. The employee answers telephone calls and occasionally bends, reaches, pushes, and pulls file drawers to file records and reports. The position requires infrequent driving to other Lundquist work locations to provide office coverage.
The position uses a computer terminal to access, input, and retrieve data. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard.
It requires adjustments to a changing workload and work environment.
Secondary
Climbing stairs and walking may be required. The employee moves within the building to collect, deliver, and copy documents.
This description reflects, in general terms, the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all inclusive nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.
Salary : $20 - $27