Temporary WIC Nutrition Assistant

Paycom; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a WIC Nutrition Assistant (with supervision) to provide WIC services, including nutrition counseling, benefit distribution, and Farmers Market vouchers. The role also covers NVRA coordination, receptionist duties, and clerical support as needed.

Responsibilities include intake assistance, dietary assessment, eligibility determinations, training on NVRA for staff, and ensuring timely communication with participants and partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles and health resources in the clinic and community.
• Knowledge of WIC Wise system and WIC policies and procedures preferred.
• Must have good communication skills and techniques, bilingual preferred. Engagement via telephone or in person. Assisting in receiving all incoming telephone calls for the Nutrition/WIC Department; routes calls to appropriate staff or take an accurate message.
• Ability to assist participants in filling out Nutrition questionnaires, if needed. Notifies participants when medical information is needed or lacking.
• Refers to special services, when necessary, or are in need to community support services.
• Ability to perform dietary assessment, evaluation, individual counseling, and certification for lower risk participants and refers higher risk clients to the Nutritionist, when needed.
• Assists in eligibility determinations from medical information, dietary evaluation, and other qualification parameters.
• Ensure that all WIC staff receive in-person or self-paced NVRA training, once every twelve (12) months for existing staff and within 3 months of hiring new staff.
• Assists completing the voter registration card to eligible WIC applicants/participants or family representative/caretaker.
• Must be insurable and at least 21 years of age. Must submit a current DMV record.
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within the first 90 days.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background investigation.
• Must provide a copy of current immunization record.
• All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.

Responsibilities

• Provide WIC services, including nutrition counseling and support, distribute WIC electronic benefits, and Farmers Market vouchers.
• Perform NVRA coordination duties and cover receptionist/clerical tasks as needed.
• Assist participants with nutrition questionnaires and determine eligibility parameters; refer higher risk clients to the Nutritionist when appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.82 - $26.32Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Job Purpose: Serves as the WIC Nutrition Assistant (with Supervision) for WIC participants. Also works as National Voter Registration Act Coordinator, while covering duties as receptionist and clerical support, as needed. Provides WIC Services, including Nutrition counseling and support, distributes WIC electronic benefits, and Farmers Market vouchers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles and health resources in the clinic and community.
• Knowledge of WIC Wise system and WIC policies and procedures preferred.
• Must have good communication skills and techniques, bilingual preferred. Engagement via telephone or in person. Assisting in receiving all incoming telephone calls for the Nutrition/WIC Department; routes calls to appropriate staff or take an accurate message.
• Ability to assist participants in filling out Nutrition questionnaires, if needed. Notifies participants when medical information is needed or lacking.
• Refers to special services, when necessary, or are in need to community support services.
• Ability to perform dietary assessment, evaluation, individual counseling, and certification for lower risk participants and refers higher risk clients to the Nutritionist, when needed.
• Assists in eligibility determinations from medical information, dietary evaluation, and other qualification parameters.
• Ensure that all WIC staff receive in-person or self-paced NVRA training, once every twelve (12) months for existing staff and within 3 months of hiring new staff.
• Assists completing the voter registration card to eligible WIC applicants/participants or family representative/caretaker.
• Must be insurable and at least 21 years of age. Must submit a current DMV record.
• Possess current CPR certification or obtain within the first 90 days.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background investigation.
• Must provide a copy of current immunization record.

Special Qualifications

All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.