Certified WIC Nutrition Technician

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Position Summary

 This Position provides basic clinical and nutrition services including counseling, education programs, and nutritional assessments. At this level, incumbents will receive training and perform clearly defined or basic nutrition tasks. This typically will involve explaining nutrition services to clients, assisting in giving clients basic information about healthy food choices, meal planning and preparation, taking diet histories from clients and preparing necessary records or reports.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

·         Assesses nutritional status of clients using established procedures and protocols.

·         Provides clinical services including obtaining weight and height, obtaining and preparing blood specimens for analysis.

·         Interviews clients and take diet histories.

·         Evaluates and determines nutrition status of individuals for enrollment in nutrition programs. Completes certification for WIC eligibility.

·         Conducts basic individual or group nutrition consultation on normal nutrition with emphasis on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children.

·         Provides training to vendors participating in the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

·         Performs outreach activities to clients and in community.

·         Makes referrals to other health professionals and programs.

·         Maintain records and prepare reports.

·         Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

·         Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

·         Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

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