Nutrition Services Assistant - WIC

Position Summary

This is paraprofessional entry level position in nutrition programs.

An employee in this class provides direct services to clients identified as needing nutritional intervention. Work includes in-service training, statistical record keeping, and case reporting.

An employee works directly under the supervision of qualified nutritionists, with an increasing amount of independent judgment.

There is a responsibility for a designated target area and specific caseload. All work will be under continuing review on an individual basis as well as through staff conferences.

Overview : Fringe Benefits

Fringe Benefits

Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.

Perks Working for ACHD

• Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more);
• ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness;

organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.

Duties :

• Prepares appropriate demographic data on clients serviced.
• Prepares and distributes appropriate forms and / or materials to clients.
• Organizes and maintains an accurate record system.
• Perform screening duties as needed which includes weighing, measuring participant, and obtaining hemoglobin levels.
• Educate and guide participants with nutrition topics.
• Reviews and creates nutrition goals with clients.
• Distributes WIC benefits and educates clients about their usage.
• Participates in in-service training to expand knowledge of nutrition as well as program operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of :

Regular / Current office procedures

Skill in :

• Nutritional Education
• Nutrition
• Team Building
• Interpersonal Communication
• Early Childhood Care
• Early Childhood Education
• Data Entry
• Public Relations
• Documentation
• Microsoft Office
• Public Health

Ability to :

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, supervisors, co-workers, and other agency personnel.
• Understand and interpret the objectives of the nutrition intervention program.
• Prepare and maintain quantitative reports of field activities.
• Assess need for referral to other Health Department services and make appropriate referrals.
• Communicate effectively through phone calls, emails, messaging, and faxing
• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Perform basic math.
• Respond to Public Health emergencies.

Residency : Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference : Will be awarded to eligible candidates.