Nutrition Assistant- North Regional Team

Summary

Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to provide services at our WIC clinics as a part of our North Regional Team. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women Infants & Children (WIC) Program assess eligibility and provide nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting. The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians Public Health Nurses Social Workers Community Health Workers in the Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management (MSS / ICM) programs and with healthcare workers from community partners.

The successful candidate will exhibit excellent customer service skills have the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients from various cultures and communicate effectively with English as a Second Language (ESL) clients with the assistance of an interpreter. The candidate will also exhibit flexibility in managing tasks such as teaching classes providing administrative support and assisting with certification appointments.

Background

TheWomen Infants & Children (WIC) program is for pregnant individuals new and breastfeeding moms and children under age 5. WIC supports mothers and children through healthy foods nutrition education breastfeeding support and connections to additional resources and programs like First Steps.

Note : This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.

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Typical work schedule : workdays and hours will vary based on business need currently between 8 : 00am-6 : 00pm Monday through Friday. Workdays and hours will be determined at time of hire may vary based on client service needs and may include some early morning evening and weekend hours. This position may work at various sites throughout King County depending on business need. This is a Non-Exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Work Location

This is a North Regional B position and will serve multiple sites throughout North and East King County and parts of Seattle with a base site at Eastgate Public Health Center at 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue. The candidate must have the ability to work and travel to sites throughout North and Central King County and drive a King County-issued car.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Job Duties

• Provide direct customer support and WIC services to diverse families issue benefits and provide support on how to use WIC benefits.
• Gather and assess information to determine program eligibility health and nutrition risk factors and needs of families.
• Provide client education and support provide and follow up on referrals.
• Provide individual and group nutrition education including breast / chestfeeding support.
• Obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants children and adults including obtaining blood samples for hemoglobin testing.
• Respond to telephone inquiries screen schedule and interview diverse clients to determine client needs.
• Schedule appropriate appointment type with appropriate provider.
• Document client information and services manage appointment schedules in Cascades computer system.
• Conduct WIC outreach and program tasks such as generating reports and client letters.
• Participate in WIC-related committees including breast / chestfeeding promotion activities clinic health and information fairs and the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
• Order and maintain program supplies and educational materials.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Complete annual WIC trainings and continuing nutrition and breast / chestfeeding education requirements.
• Use Microsoft Outlook Teams and other electronic communication tools to coordinate work and training requirements.
• Ability to lift and lower a child weighing up to 35 pounds onto a surface more than 4 feet high with or without accommodation.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum) :

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired) :

Supplemental Information

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Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This career service position is open to all qualified candidates.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy :

Please note : Additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and / or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and / or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and / or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

Union Membership

This position is represented by the PROTEC17 labor union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment please contact Salyse Duckworth HR Analyst at .

Key Skills

Business Development,Company Policies,Customer Service,Financial Performance,Revenue Growth,Oversight,Regional Sales,Account Management,Project Management,Product Line,Ensure Compliance,Human Resources,Procedures,Sales Goals,Direct Reports

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 27 - 34