WIC Nutritionist Aide - Fruitvale site

• →Conducts nutrition screening, assessment and counseling, and implements nutrition care plans for all but high-risk patients.
• →Assures appropriate records are updated (i.e. records nutrition assessment dates, follows-up on nutrition assessment appointments with Nutritionist II, obtains appropriate signatures on re-interview forms during appointments)
• →Maintains documentation by charting dietary intake and recording recommendation given to clients in family folders and medical records.
• →Teaches group classes.
• →Assists with the development translation and evaluation of culturally relevant nutrition education materials.
• →Attends weekly staff meetings and other workshops as required.
• →Other duties as assigned by WIC supervisor.

• Requires completion or intent to complete CPA (Competent Professional Authority) certification as mandated by the state of California; minimum one year of individual nutrition counseling experience preferred.
• Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. You will have 30-day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hire.
• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of nutrition; interpretation and implementation of nutrition guidelines for infant, children, and pregnant, and breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women, and other patients.
• Knowledge of nutritional value of foods; meal planning and preparation that is culturally appropriate; food safety.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and materials used in nutrition counseling, education, and screening.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing techniques preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collectively on projects.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Bilingual/Spanish required.

Salary: $25.95- $34.05 DOE