Nutrition Aide

Community Medical Centers; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

403(b) retirement plan with company-m​

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Short/Long Disability Insurance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Nutrition Aide for the WIC Stockton program. The role provides participant-centered education, nutrition assessment, and counseling to women, infants, and children participating in WIC, under supervision.

You will identify high-risk participants, determine eligibility, issue vouchers, and coordinate with WIC dietitians across multiple sites. Requires basic nutrition knowledge and a valid BLS certificate or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One-year paid experience in a WIC program or other health program providing education or counseling services.
• Ability to type 35 wpm; applicant to furnish certification.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles.
• Valid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and personal transportation.
• Current BLS certificate or ability to obtain BLS before hire date.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Provide participant-centered education, nutrition assessment and counseling for women and guardians in WIC.
• Identify high risk participants and refer to WIC dietitian.
• Determine eligibility of WIC applicants.
• Issue food vouchers and instruct participants in their use.
• Translate program information/materials as needed.
• Teach group nutrition education classes.
• Travel to different sites as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Nutrition knowledge

Diversity sensitivity

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pronto

Hemocue

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: WIC Stockton – Stockton, CA 95202. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $22.11 – $23.41 hourly.

Mission

Working together to improve health and well-being in our communities.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits options for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurances
• 403(b) retirement saving plan with company match
• 10 paid sick days/12 Holidays/Vacations days vary on position
• In Shape Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and diverse environment

Position Summary

The Nutrition Aide will provide nutrition services for WIC participants. This position reports to the WIC Program Manager or site Supervisor.

Specific Duties

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provide participant-centered education, nutrition assessment, counseling using participant-centered education techniques to women participants, and parents/guardians of infants and children participating in the WIC program.
• Identify high risk participants and refer these participants to the WIC dietitian.
• Determine eligibility of WIC applicants.
• Complete and review computer forms and/or data entry into computer.
• Issue food vouchers and instruct participants in their use.
• Communicate with local vendors regarding WIC-specific shopping or customer service issues as needed.
• Teach group nutrition education classes.
• Translate program information/materials as needed.
• Attend staff meetings as assigned.
• Complete breastfeeding duties as assigned such as cleaning breast pumps, breastfeeding phone calls, etc.
• Use Pronto and/or Hemocue to obtain bloodwork/anemia screening results on participants who meet protocol requirements. Demonstrate use and issue breast pumps to breastfeeding participants.
• Leads breastfeeding chat groups and documents as required.
• Provides breastfeeding support for WIC participants. Refers to WIC International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant as needed.
• Promotes breastfeeding as the norm to all pregnant and postpartum WIC participants and their families.
• Travel to different sites as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One-year paid experience in a WIC program or other health program providing education or counseling services.
• Experience and ability to work with diverse clients and communities.
• Ability to type 35 wpm; applicant to furnish certification.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles.
• Valid California driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and personal transportation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or ability to obtain BLS certificate before date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary principles to assess nutritional needs and provide counseling and education to WIC participants.
• Knowledge of instructional skills and educational techniques to influence and guide nutritional care of patients for health maintenance.
• Ability to prepare routine records and reports.
• Ability to translate material into appropriate language.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees and public.
• Ability to identify problems, provide information, and recommend solutions.

Physical Demands

Requires frequent walking and standing for prolonged periods of time. Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity necessary to utilize computer keyboard in daily activities. Requires ability to drive automobile or similar transportation to attend various clinics and other functions. Must be able to occasionally lift or push up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to public health and clinic environment. Works weekends as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is CMC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of age, national origin, race (including hair texture and hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.