WIC Nutrition Assistant - Education & Counseling

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sacramento County is looking for a Nutrition Assistant to provide nutrition education to eligible participants in programs like WIC. The role involves interviewing individuals—especially women, infants, and children—to assess their nutritional needs and provide guidance and referrals.

Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and ideally, prior experience in a related field. Excellent communication skills are a must, along with a valid California Driver License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of full-time experience in community nutrition or public aid program.
• Completion of coursework in nutrition or related field acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Provide nutrition education and assistance to participants.
• Interview and assess women, infants, and children.
• Evaluate nutritional needs and offer support.

Connaissances

Nutrition education

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic arithmetic

Ability to analyze situations

Formation

High school diploma or GED

1 year full-time experience in nutrition or healthcare

Outils

Office software (Word, Excel)

Databases

Description du poste

Sacramento County is looking for a Nutrition Assistant to provide nutrition education to eligible participants in programs like WIC. The role involves interviewing individuals—especially women, infants, and children—to assess their nutritional needs and provide guidance and referrals.

Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and ideally, prior experience in a related field. Excellent communication skills are a must, along with a valid California Driver License.