Nutrition Assistant Level I/II (with Special Skills Classes) *Revised

The Position

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This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 2 / 9 / 24, 3 / 8 / 24, 4 / 12 / 24, 5 / 10 / 24, 6 / 14 / 24, 7 / 12 / 24, 8 / 9 / 24, 9 / 13 / 24, 10 / 11 / 24, 11 / 8 / 24, 12 / 13 / 24 (final)

Current recruitment includes (but is not limited to) persons with knowledge of Vietnamese and / or Chinese language and culture*

Level I - $3,617.46 - $3,988.08 / month

Level II - $3,810.58 - $4,202.10 / month

• Nutrition Assistants provide nutrition education and assistance to qualifying participants. Incumbents interview and / or assess women, infants and children to determine eligibility for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program;
• assess nutritional status and provide education, counseling, referrals and other information to program participants; provide nutrition services to senior citizens through the Senior Nutrition Program;

and perform related duties as assigned.

Some positions in this classification are part-time only (intermittent). Please click here (Download PDF reader) for more information about intermittent employment.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles of nutrition
• Interviewing, counseling and teaching techniques
• Types of available community resources
• The problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of physically, socially, educationally or economically disabled or disadvantaged people
• Proper food handling, food safety and sanitation practices

Ability to

• Accurately gather information to assess nutritional needs and progress
• Communicate effectively with a diverse clientele
• Present information clearly and effectively in a group setting
• Formulate and make recommendations to clients regarding behaviors which impact
• Use community resources to assist clients
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Understand and accept differences in attitudes toward health and diet resulting from medical, financial, cultural and other factors
• Understand and apply regulations, rules and procedures
• Keep records and prepare reports
• Perform basic mathematical computations
• Read, write and speak English at a level necessary for successful job performance
• Use computers and related equipment as necessary for job assignments

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum education or experience requirements. A high school diploma, GED or equivalent is highly desirable.

General Qualifications

Driver's License : Some positions require a valid California Class C driver's license prior to appointment to this class.

Failure to maintain a valid Class C license may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.

4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions : Duties require exposure to any of the following : hostile, verbally abusive, or otherwise disorderly clients;

and dangerous, high-crime areas of the community.

Child and Elder Abuse Reporting : Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 and 11160 of the California Penal Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.

Special Skills Language Requirement : Some positions may require the use of specific language and multi-cultural knowledge in the performance of duties.

This includes sufficient knowledge to speak, read and / or write fluently in a language other than standard English. Also, knowledge of family member roles and living environments;

the various characteristics or problems unique to the group in employment, education, health, economics and social customs, and current social movements involving the group may be required.

These requirements may also include translation and interpretation using standard English and a language other than standard English, and acting as a consultant to other employees regarding multi-cultural groups.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.