Bilingual WIC Nutrition Technician (In-Person)

Washington; Beaverton (OR); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Washington County Public Health Division seeks a bilingual Nutrition Technician for the WIC program in Beaverton, OR. Responsibilities include enrollment, orientation, benefit issuance, and file maintenance while offering nutrition education and breastfeeding support to participants.

The role requires Spanish/English fluency, ability to conduct risk assessments, and knowledge of WIC eligibility and benefits. In-person work at multiple clinics is expected.

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English with approved proficiency assessments.
• Experience counseling and providing nutrition information
• Understanding WIC program eligibility, food benefits, and education

Responsabilités

• Enroll participants and conduct orientation for WIC services.
• Issue benefits and maintain participant records.
• Provide nutrition education in individual and group settings.
• Identify referrals and perform risk assessments.
• Deliver breastfeeding support information and counseling.
• Assess eligibility for WIC and document status.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish/English

Nutrition education

Public health awareness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of health-related experience

Description du poste

Washington County Public Health Division seeks a bilingual Nutrition Technician for the WIC program in Beaverton, OR. Responsibilities include enrollment, orientation, benefit issuance, and file maintenance while offering nutrition education and breastfeeding support to participants.

The role requires Spanish/English fluency, ability to conduct risk assessments, and knowledge of WIC eligibility and benefits. In-person work at multiple clinics is expected.