WIC Nutrition Assistant - Education & Eligibility

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 46,370 - 55,542; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Assistant to support Public Health Nutritionists in providing essential nutrition services. This role involves performing nutrition activities related to low-risk factors, including prescribing supplemental foods and offering nutritional education at various clinics. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients. This full-time, permanent position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health and well-being. If you are passionate about nutrition and public health, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and apply written directions.
• Experience in establishing positive relationships with people.

Responsibilities

• Assist Public Health Nutritionists with nutrition activities.
• Determine participant eligibility and provide nutritional education.

Skills

Verbal communication

Arithmetic computation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Community Nutrition or related field

Tools

Keyboard data entry

Job description

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Assistant to support Public Health Nutritionists in providing essential nutrition services. This role involves performing nutrition activities related to low-risk factors, including prescribing supplemental foods and offering nutritional education at various clinics. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients. This full-time, permanent position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health and well-being. If you are passionate about nutrition and public health, this role is an excellent fit for you.