Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program Nutrition Assistant – Bilingual-Health and Human Services Details

Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program Nutrition Assistant – Bilingual-Health and Human Services

County of Marin, CA - San Rafael, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

ABOUT US

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position falls within the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Under the supervision of the WIC Program Manager, the WIC Nutrition Assistant provides group and one-on-one nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion and support within a participant-centered framework to meet the needs of WIC participants. The duties of the WIC Nutrition Assistant include but are not limited to:

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  Provide educational sessions and guidance on nutrition, breastfeeding, and other health-related topics, in both English and Spanish. (in person, via phone, and virtually)
• Provide referrals as appropriate (e.g. to the food bank, food assistance programs, health care provider, and other health linkages, etc.).
• Counsel in a timely manner to maintain an acceptable productivity rate (e.g. keep appointments at allotted time frames while still successfully completing session).
• Accurately document participant contacts, including enrollment and recertification contacts.
• Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations.
• Work successfully as part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the success of Marin County WIC by participating in Quality Assurance and Improvement activities.
• Establish working relationships and rapport with all WIC authorized store managers and store personnel within the Marin County WIC Program’s geographic service area.
• Provide ongoing support to WIC vendors, promoting a positive shopping experience for WIC families Conduct food price surveys of WIC foods upon request from the State WIC Program.

Part of the job of the WIC Nutrition Assistant is to participate in and successfully complete the WIC Nutrition Assistant Training. Upon completion, the WIC Nutrition Assistant will be certified.

Bilingual Testing/Certification: Successful candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. If the selected candidate has not taken the test, a bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate maintains effective and collaborative working relationships with both clients and colleagues. They do this through active listening and open and reflective communication. The candidate has excellent customer service skills and works respectfully and non-judgmentally with clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate also has an interest in and professional and/or personal experience serving diverse populations.

Additionally, the ideal candidate is comfortable using technology and is detail-oriented. They work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and adapt to the different formats for educating others (in person, group setting, phone, and/or virtual platforms). They are open to learning new concepts and acquiring new skills and are able to do so successfully.

Experience with facilitation and providing direct nutrition and breastfeeding education and support is highly desirable. Experience with behavior change work and motivational interviewing is also highly desirable.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in a health, social service or community organization that demonstrates possession of the stated knowledge and abilities plus successful completion of twelve (12) semester units of education in health science, behavioral science and/or social welfare from a recognized college or equivalent. One additional year of experience may substitute for the educational requirement. College-level education in a field as listed above may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Demonstrated oral and written proficiency in English and a designated second language is required.

For more detailed information about this classification, including the minimum qualifications, please click here: class specification.

ABOUT THE PROCESS

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Order of the Marin County Public Health Officer, it is required that all County employees confirm their vaccination status. Depending on work assignment and applicable Public Health Order, some employees may be required to be fully vaccinated and/or consent to weekly COVID-19 testing. To help mitigate transmission, an Order of the Marin County Public Health Officer requires all individuals to wear face coverings when indoors in workplaces and public settings.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The County of Marin is committed to diversity and invites all qualified people to apply, including persons of color, women, and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made for persons with disabilities and for religious reasons, where necessary. If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at ext. 2095. If you have questions concerning the position announcement, please contact Human Resources at 415-473-6104.