Nutrition Assistant
- Summary
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Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking Nutrition Assistants to provide services at all our WIC clinics as a part of our float pool. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, assess eligibility, and provide nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting. The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers in the Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management (MSS/ICM) programs, and with healthcare workers from community partners.
The successful candidate will exhibit excellent customer service skills, have the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients from various cultures, and communicate effectively with English as a Second Language (ESL) clients with the assistance of an interpreter. The candidate will also exhibit flexibility in managing tasks such as teaching classes, providing administrative support, and assisting with certification appointments.
Work Location(s): The primary work site will be Auburn Public Health, however, the candidate will work at various King County Public Health Centers and satellite offices based on business need. The candidate must have the ability to travel to sites throughout King County and drive a King County-issued car.
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed remotely, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time opportunity. Work days and hours will vary based on business need. The candidate may need to work weekend and evening hours.
Contact: If you have any questions in regards to this recruitment, please contact, Human Resource Analyst, Debbie Baker at debbaker@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-4053
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint- Job Duties
- Gather and assess information for determining health and nutrition risk factors, program eligibility, client education, and referrals
- Provide group nutrition education and individual nutrition education, which includes breastfeeding support
- Obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults, which includes obtaining blood samples for hemoglobin testing
- Respond to telephone inquiries – screen, schedule, and interview diverse clients to determine the appointment type and appropriate provider
- Document client information and services, and manage appointment schedules in various electronic records, including CIMS/Cascades and Epic, to support both the WIC and MSS/ICM programs.
- Provide direct customer service to a diverse clientele, providing WIC services, issuing and educating on the use of WIC checks, determining appointment types
- Conduct WIC outreach and program tasks, such as generating end of day reports and client letters
- Participate in WIC-related committees, including breastfeeding promotion activities, clinic health and information fairs, and the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
- Order and maintain program supplies and educational materials
- Participate in quality assurance activities
- Complete annual WIC trainings, and continuing nutrition and breastfeeding education requirements
- Use Microsoft Outlook and other electronic communication tools to coordinate work, and training requirements
- Ability to work with a variety of computer programs, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to lift and lower a child weighing up to 35 pounds onto a surface more than 4 feet high with or without accommodation
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Ability to complete the Washington State WIC paraprofessional competencies within 6 months of hire
- Ability to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist certification within 30 days of hire in order to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants
- Ability to obtain a Washington State food worker card
- A current BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED certification before hire
- Ability to apply nutrition and health promotion knowledge/practices in working with clients from diverse backgrounds to make positive changes in health behaviors
- Working knowledge of basic nutrition theory and practice, medical terminology, asepsis practices, and universal precautions
- Demonstrated ability to provide direct client services in a health care setting
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to basic cooking and food demonstration techniques
- Ability to understand various perspectives and listen to others without conveying judgment.
- Excellent problem solving, priority setting, and organizational abilities.
Desired Qualification: Bilingual in Spanish- Supplemental Information
Application Process:
A complete King County application will include answers to the supplemental questions.
This selection process may include, but is not limited to, evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. Contact Debbie Baker at debbaker@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-4053 for more information on our selection process.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. This position supports and advances Community Health Services Division's values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance, and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to industry and residents.
Union Affiliation: This position is represented by Professional & Technical Employees Union, Local 17.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Do you have demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program?
- Yes
- No
02If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.03Do you have working knowledge of nutrition theory and practice?- Yes
- No
04If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.05Do you have documented experience or training providing WIC and/or Maternity Support Services/Infant Case Management services in a health care setting?- Yes
- No
06If you answered "yes" to the previous question please describe your experience/knowledge. If you do not have this experience please put N/A.07Please indicate the computer applications you have used. (Check all that apply)- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- CIMS (Client Information Management Systems) and/or Cascades
- Epic, NextGen or other electronic health record system
- None of the above
08Do you have documented experience or training conveying nutrition health promotion information to clients from diverse backgrounds in order to make positive changes in their health behaviors?- Yes
- No
09If you answered "yes" to the previous question please describe your experience. If you do not have this experience put N/A.10Please indicate if you possess any of the following (check all that apply).- One year or more of formal education at the post-secondary level, including basic nutrition theory and practice, human development and life sciences (will be asked to supply transcript if selected for interview
- Washington State WIC Paraprofessional Competencies or equivalent from another state. (Will be asked to verify completion if selected for interview.)
- AA Degree in Dietetic Technology.
- BS in Nutrition or other health-related field
- None of the above
11Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? (Able to pass a test on this skill and provide services without the aid of an interpreter.)- Yes
- No
12Please describe your level of experience making individual or group presentations. If you do not have this experience please put N/A.13Are you applying to this position as a Priority Placement Program Participant And Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
14If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoffRequired Question