WIC Nutritionist Assistant I-II Trilingual Required

WIC Nutrition Assistant I/II

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is seeking compassionate, community-focused, and trilingual individuals to join our team as a WIC Nutrition Assistant I/II. Under the guidance of a nutritionist, incumbents provide culturally responsive nutrition education, breastfeeding support, eligibility screening, and outreach services to individuals and families enrolled in the WIC Program. This position plays an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles and connecting participants to valuable health and community resources while delivering client-centered services in a diverse, multilingual environment. Successful candidates must be able to effectively communicate with participants in English, Spanish, and Mixteco to support the unique needs of the communities served. The ideal candidate can easily establish rapport with people from various backgrounds and is an empathetic and effective communicator. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for helping others, and will be willing and able to interact with families with infants and/or small children on a regular basis. The WIC Nutrition Assistant I is the entry level of the series and is expected to work toward State of California WIC Nutrition Assistant Certification. The WIC Nutrition Assistant II is the journey level of the series and requires possession of a State of California WIC Nutrition Assistant Certificate.

Approximate salaries WIC Nutrition Assistant I - $23.00 - $27.66 hourly WIC Nutrition Assistant II - $24.19 - $34.05 hourly Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. WIC Nutrition Assistant I/II are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy. If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists with provision of (I) or provides (II) client centered, culturally competent, individual assessments, and education on health, nutrition, and breastfeeding to low risk clients, using adult learning techniques; Answers inquiries, schedules appointments, and screens for WIC eligibility; Uses internet-based computer programs to input and access participant information Issues WIC foods and benefits to participants; Provides group education using adult learning techniques; Assists with Spanish and Mixteco interpretation for nutritionists; Refers high risk clients to professional staff; Makes referrals to medical and social programs and resources; Conducts outreach and educational activities to individuals and groups in the community; and Performs other related duties as required.

Education, training, experience: WIC Nutrition Assistant I: Any combination of education, training, and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can also be obtained by a high school diploma or GED and six (6) months experience providing social services to the public. WIC Nutrition Assistant II: Any combination of education, training, and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can typically be obtained one (1) year of experience equivalent to a WIC Nutrition Assistant I (such as community health work, medical office work, etc.) and a WIC Nutrition Assistant Certificate from the State of California. Necessary special requirements: Ability to communicate effectively in English, Spanish (speak, read, and write) and Mixteco (speak and understand). All WIC Nutrition Assistant I's are required to work towards obtaining a State of California WIC Nutrition Assistant Certificate.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Working (level I) to considerable (level II) knowledge of (depending on level in the series): community social service resources and WIC participants, including their nutritional needs and medical issues. Working to considerable ability to (depending on level in the series): communicate effectively with clients in English. Spanish (speak, read, and write) and Mixteco (speak and understand), including conveying complex program information, instructions, and sensitive topics in a culturally appropriate manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public; learn various computer and Internet-based systems (such as online client databases, instant messaging software, and email functions).

Final filing date: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources- Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003. Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application. Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application. Training & Experience Evaluation: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process. Oral Examination - 100%: A job-related oral examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list. Note: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation. If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, a T&E or an Oral Examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list. Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. Background Investigation: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record will be required for this position. The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.