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Nutrition Assistant - Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program

Salt Lake County
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JOB SUMMARY

Provides individual and group nutrition education, determines clients’ nutritional risk assessment, assigns and issues appropriate food packages, promotes, supports, and educates breastfeeding women. Provides referrals to other agencies, documents intervention


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Home Economics with emphasis in Nutrition, or Health related field.

Preference may be given to applicants who can speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish, without using a translation app or program.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.


A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Due to the nature of this role, proof of vaccination may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Evaluates and counsels low-risk clients in the absence of the dietitian; counsels high-risk clients on nutrition needs during pregnancy, breastfeeding, growth and development of infants and children up to the age of five, postpartum, teen mothers, and other health-related issues.
  • Plans, develops, and evaluates the group nutrition education provided to the target population based on the annual nutrition education plan.
  • Provides WIC core contact information and reviews the Right and Responsibilities with clients.
  • Counsels clients on the importance of the nutrition education component of the WIC program.
  • Develops a plan with clients to make positive changes, improve nutritional status, and prevents nutrition related problems.
  • Provides a basic assessment of the client’s nutritional status and determines nutritional risk by evaluating anthropometrical and biochemical data and medical and nutritional history to determine WIC eligibility.
  • Identifies high-risk participants and refers to those who would benefit from individualized follow-up by a Registered Dietitian in the WIC program.
  • Schedules appropriate nutrition education and contact appointments.
  • Assists clients in finding resources and refers clients using referral sources in the community.
  • Assigns appropriate food packages to meet the nutritional needs of eligible WIC clients, including specialized formula. And evaluates food packages assigned, and tailors food packages as needed
  • Reviews clients’ immunization records and refers clients to the immunization program.
  • Issues food vouchers to eligible WIC clients and reviews the Authorized Food and Vendor List with the client.
  • Provides breastfeeding support, technical assistance, and education to WIC clients, breastfeeding peer counselors, and staff.
  • Issues with breastfeeding aids and equipment. Evaluates, tracks, and counsels clients regarding their use.
  • Provides timely, accurate, and professional legal documentation using SOAP format per State WIC Policies and Procedures.
  • Ensures confidentiality of client records and information received according to established policies and procedures.
  • Assists in planning, development, and implementation of special nutrition projects which are program and/or community-oriented.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

 

Knowledge of:

  • Basic nutrition
  • Diet recall
  • Meal Planning
  • Infant and Child Development
  • Public health practices
  • Breastfeeding principles
  • Food safety
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum period
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Legal documentation and professional writing
  • Basic mathematics
  • Community Resources
  • Interviewing and counseling techniques

Skills and Abilities to:

  • Effectively solve problems
  • Work with computer software related to job-specific duties
  • Perform professional documentation and writing
  • Operate audiovisual equipment
  • Apply teaching techniques
  • Present effective nutrition education classes
  • Work cooperatively with clients, coworkers, professionals, and others
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people of various social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
  • Organize and prioritize assignments and responsibilities, and keep time expectations
  • Comply with confidentiality guidelines and expectations
  • Provide education and guidance to the public and/or others

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Work is performed in a busy clinic. Sitting for a long period of time, regularly walk, stand, or stoop; May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25-30 pounds. The environment may be noisy.

 

May be required to travel within Salt Lake County

 

Work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Wednesday 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.