Certified WIC Nutrition Technician

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Oklahoma

On-site

USD 39,000 - 47,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Wide selection of insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement Savings Plan with match

Vacation benefits: 15 days

Sick leave: 15 days

11 paid holidays

Student loan repayment options

Employee discounts

Longevity bonus

Job summary

Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking a Certified WIC Nutrition Technician to deliver basic clinical and nutrition services across District 2. You will train in nutrition tasks, explain services to clients, assist with diet histories, and prepare documentation for program enrollment.

The role emphasizes counseling, education, and collaboration with vendors and health professionals to support WIC participants and families. The position is full-time with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in dietetic technology or two years of related experience.
OPM requirements for Public Health Community Worker II or Dietetic Technician.
Knowledge of basic nutrition and its relationship to good health.
Strong communication and teaching of nutrition concepts to clients.
Ability to document and report nutrition data clearly.

Responsibilities

Assess nutritional status of clients using standard procedures.
Provide clinical services including weight/height measurements and sample analysis preparations.
Interview clients and collect diet histories.
Evaluate nutrition status for enrollment in WIC programs and certify eligibility.
Conduct individual or group nutrition counseling with emphasis on women, infants, and children.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Dietary planning

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in dietetic technology

OPM requirements for Public Health Community Worker II or Dietetic Technician

Job description

Job Posting Title

Certified WIC Nutrition Technician

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 2

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date

Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The salary for this position is up to $43,000 based on education and experience.

Why you'll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks?

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : All Counties within District 2
Salary : up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience
Full Time /Part Time : Full Time
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday
Primary Hours : 8-5

Position Summary

This Position provides basic clinical and nutrition services including counseling, education programs, and nutritional assessments. At this level, incumbents will receive training and perform clearly defined or basic nutrition tasks. This typically will involve explaining nutrition services to clients, assisting in giving clients basic information about healthy food choices, meal planning and preparation, taking diet histories from clients and preparing necessary records or reports.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

Assesses nutritional status of clients using established procedures and protocols.
Provides clinical services including obtaining weight and height, obtaining and preparing blood specimens for analysis.
Interviews clients and take diet histories.
Evaluates and determines nutrition status of individuals for enrollment in nutrition programs. Completes certification for WIC eligibility.
Conducts basic individual or group nutrition consultation on normal nutrition with emphasis on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children.
Provides training to vendors participating in the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Performs outreach activities to clients and in community.
Makes referrals to other health professionals and programs.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements consist of an associate's degree in dietetic technology or a closely related field; or two years of experience working under the technical supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet OPM requirements for Public Health Community Worker II classification or Dietetic Technician Classification.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic nutrition and its relationship to good health; of communication and teaching techniques; of interviewing techniques; of office methods and practices.

Skill in working effectively with lay and professional individuals, in working under direction in carrying out assignments, and in providing appropriate nutritional assessment and consultation services.

Special Requirements