WIC Nutrition Technician — Public Health Champion

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Flexible spending accounts for health/

Retirement Savings Plan with a match

15 days vacation and 15 days sickleave

11 paid holidays a year

Student Loan repayment options

Employer discounts with venders

Job summary

Oklahoma State Department of Health seeks a Certified WIC Nutrition Technician to provide basic clinical and nutrition services in District 2. The role includes counseling, education programs, nutrition assessments, and WIC eligibility certification, with training provided as needed.

The position focuses on serving pregnant, breastfeeding women, infants, and children, with a schedule Monday–Friday and office-based responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in dietetic technology or related field.
• Two years experience under supervision in a health setting.
• Meet OPM requirements for Public Health Community Worker II or Dietetic Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional status of clients using established procedures.
• Provides clinical services including obtaining weight and height and preparing records.
• Interviews clients and takes diet histories.
• Completes certification for WIC eligibility.
• Conducts basic nutrition consultations for pregnant and lactating women, infants and children.
• Provides training to vendors in the WIC program.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Interview skills

Education

Associate degree in dietetic technology

Job description

Oklahoma State Department of Health seeks a Certified WIC Nutrition Technician to provide basic clinical and nutrition services in District 2. The role includes counseling, education programs, nutrition assessments, and WIC eligibility certification, with training provided as needed.

The position focuses on serving pregnant, breastfeeding women, infants, and children, with a schedule Monday–Friday and office-based responsibilities.