Nutrition Assistant - Chenango County

Cortland County Community Action Program; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortland County Community Action Program is hiring a Nutrition Assistant for the WIC program in Norwich, NY. The role involves direct service to WIC clients, income verifications, and performing receptionist and clerical duties to support the program.

You will collect data, explain WIC eligibility, manage appointments, and ensure accurate data entry into the NYWIC system. The position requires a NYS driver's license and offers full-time hours with a starting wage of $21.00–$22.16 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE required.
• Six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Valid NYS Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the application process by collecting all pertinent data and locates NYWIC records as needed.
• Answers phones, schedules WIC appointments, and explains eligibility procedures.
• Determines residency and income eligibility and explains EBT and farmer's market coupons.
• Maintains participant records and enters data into the NYWIC computer system.
• Assists with outreach, packing/unpacking van, and keeps inventory of supplies.

Skills

Phone handling

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NYWIC computer system

Job description

Job Application - Cortland County Community Action Program

Job Posting OPEN

Nutrition Assistant - Chenango County

Program: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Reports to: WIC Director

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday 11am-7pm , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8am-4pm; 37.5 hours per week

Starting Wage: $21.00 - $22.16 per hour

Location: 26 Conkey Avenue, Suite 301, Norwich, NY 13815 - Chenango County

Job Function: Provide direct services to WIC clients, income verifications, and performs receptionist and clerical duties to support the program.

Nutritionist Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Initiates the application process by collecting all pertinent data. Initiates new WIC record when needed or locates electronic record in state database for clinic use. Prepares materials for transport to rural clinic as necessary.
• Answer phones, makes WIC appointment, and answers questions about WIC eligibility or procedures. Checks voice mail and responds to messages in a timely manner, transferring calls when appropriate.
• Determines residency and income eligibility of WIC applicants and follows established procedures in cases of questionable eligibility. Provides WIC participants with instructions on usage of EBT card and farmer's market coupons.
• Responsible for maintenance of participant records, enters all data completely and accurately into NYWIC computer system.
• Authorizes proxies according to policy and procedures. Completes forms in accordance with policy for voter registration process.
• Refers participants to nutrition staff as necessary, and when indicated to community health providers and other agencies.
• Assists with packing and unpacking van at outreach sites, drives van as needed.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of office, clerical, and NYWIC supplies.
• Follows up with participants who have missed appointments by phone, letter, email or AutoDialer.
• Trained in and collects information for the nutrition assessment process, including obtaining anthropometric and hematological data, as needed.
• Participate in breastfeeding promotion and support activities.
• May issue food packages that do not require medical documentation, once prescribed by the QN or CPA; and/or when no food package changes are needed as from facilitated group discussions.
• Attends conferences to continue professional development as time and budget allow.
• Assist with outreach and community events as needed.
• Performs duties of any assigned coordinator roles as defined and outlined by NYS health department.

Qualifications and Requirements: High school diploma or High School Equivalency; plus six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must hold a valid NYS Driver's License.

CAPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and physical or mental disability. CAPCO will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates in adherence of the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York Human Rights Act.