Nutrition Assistant-WIC

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a Nutrition Assistant for WIC in Altoona, PA. This hands-on counseling position supports nutrition education for low-income women, infants, and children, assisting staff and documenting services.

Responsibilities include outreach to enroll participants, scheduling, basic nutrition guidance, and data entry in QuickWIC. A high school diploma or GED and six months related experience are required, with PA driver’s license and Act 33/34/73 clearances.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six months related work experience.
• Competency in computer skills in a Windows-based environment.
• Access to transportation in the Agency service area with PA driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 33 with renewal; Act 34 with renewal; Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Participate in outreach activities to increase WIC enrollment as requested by Supervisor.
• Maintain computerized clinic schedules for maximum efficiency.
• Provide basic nutrition information and counseling to participants.
• Print and issue food instruments in accordance with policies and print and maintain participant records.
• Complete online documentation of nutrition education contacts and reports.

Skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

QuickWIC Data System

Job description

UPMC is hiring a Nutrition Assistant for WIC

This is a hands on counseling position in the premier nutrition education program in the country. The WIC program aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in outreach activities to increase WIC enrollment as requested by Supervisor.

• Maintain computerized clinic schedules for maximum efficiency.

• Provide assistance and support to the professional staff. Determine participant income eligibility in accordance with Agency and Department of Health policies. Print and issue food instruments in accordance with Department of Health policies. Maintain participant records in accordance with Agency and Department of Health policies and procedures.

• Complete online documentation of all nutrition education contacts, topics and comments. Provide basic nutrition and health information to participants. Provide breastfeeding promotion and basic breastfeeding education and support to participants.

• Maintain filing systems at clinic sites.

• Pull participant files in preparation for daily and satellite schedules

• Perform anthropometrics measurements and hemoglobin testing for participants in the absence of the CPA.

• Complete documentation of nutrition education, food instrument issuance, participant referrals and abuse of services.

• Assist participants in Voter Registration as necessary

• .Assess and document Immunization Record information.

• Assess families' progress in achieving healthy eating goals and provide ongoing nutrition education to support the established goals.

• Demonstrate support of Agency mission and philosophy in delivery of services.

• Receive incoming calls, clarify needs of the caller, schedule appointments as required, provide WIC information and forward messages to other staff as appropriate.

• Connect laptops for synchronization upon return from satellite clinics.

• Participate in staff meetings, inservice education sessions and quality assurance activities.

• Prepare supplies/equipment/laptops for satellite clinic sites.

• Perform data entry using the Department of Health QuickWIC Data System.

• Endeavor to achieve and maintain quality and customer satisfaction in the delivery of services to internal/external customers.

• Maintain and protect participant and Agency confidentiality.

• Contact participants who are No-shows' and promptly reschedule missed appointments.

• Participate in Agency committees as requested.

• Promote personal and co-worker safety during work duties.

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of six months related work experience.

• Competency in computer skills in a Windows based environment. Demonstrate ability to perform computer skills in specialized computer application(s) as needed.

• Access to transportation in the Agency service area with valid Pennsylvania driver's license and auto liability insurance. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Automotive Insurance OR Driver's License

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran