Nutrition Assistant
- Summary
- These positions are open only to Public Health Career Service employees. Application materials submitted by external applicants will not be considered to fill the vacancies identified on this job posting.
Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking Nutrition Assistants to provide services to our clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. These team members will 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. Our two current vacancies are located in the CHS Division Float Pool and at Renton Public Health Center.
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 candidates will work at various King County Public Health Centers and satellite offices based on business need. The candidates must have the ability to travel to sites throughout King County and drive a King County-issued car.
In addition to the vacancies listed above, this posting will also be used to select a pool of qualified candidates. This pool of candidates will be used to fill other Career Service Nutrition Assistant positions that may become available between now and January 31/2020. If you are interested in any Career Service Nutrition Assistant positions, you are encouraged to apply.
Work Schedule: These are full-time opportunities. 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 Lynn Kidder, WIC Program Manager at 206-263-8399 or lynn.kidder@kingcounty.gov or contact Erika Yanak, Human Resource Analyst, at erika.yanak@kingcounty.gov. - 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 completed King County application and answers to the attached supplemental questions submitted by closing date and time.
If you would like additional support in exploring these career opportunities including one-on-one career coaching, identifying transferable skills, creating a resume and application materials, and preparing for job interviews, please feel free to contact Career Support Services for assistance at CareerSupportServices@kingcouty.gov or visit online at: https://www.kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/learning-development/career-coaching/job-search-resources.aspx
We are identifying training, onboarding, and support that selected applicants will receive so they can be successful in their new positions.
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.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.
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.