WIC Nutrition Aide (English/Spanish Bilingual Required)

San Ysidro Health•Alpine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Aide provides support to WIC program participants, including assisting with the eligibility determination of new and existing WIC participants. Essential Functions of the Job: Client Services: 95% Collect, screen and document income, address and category information for WIC certification Input data into WIC MIS Issue food benefits Provide appointments and necessary forms to current and potential WIC participants Educate participants on non-nutritional issues such as program orientation, including the use of food benefits Document nutrition education attendance Take participants’ height and weight and screen for anemia Prepare and ensure that participants have all necessary materials for nutrition classes and certifications Call participants to remind them of their appointment or re-schedule missed appointments Demonstrate openness to organizational changes Actively seek out ways to improve processes Other WIC Support Services: 5% Assist with filing and data storage Maintain and submit orders for adequate inventory of office supplies Participate in program linkages, referral, and outreach activities Additional Duties and Responsibilities Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed Performs related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

1 year of administrative/clerical experience
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Valid California Driver’s License
Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work well with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Responsibilities

Collect, screen and document income, address and category information for WIC certification
Input data into WIC MIS
Issue food benefits
Provide appointments and necessary forms to current and potential WIC participants
Educate participants on non-nutritional issues such as program orientation, including the use of food benefits
Document nutrition education attendance
Take participants’ height and weight and screen for anemia
Prepare and ensure that participants have all necessary materials for nutrition classes and certifications
Call participants to remind them of their appointment or re-schedule missed appointments
Assist with filing and data storage
Maintain and submit orders for adequate inventory of office supplies
Participate in program linkages, referral, and outreach activities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed
Performs related duties as assigned or requested