Nutrition Assistant

Description

Assist the WIC Nutritionists and the Nutrition Coordinator in the implementation and promotion of nutrition education activities in the WIC Program. The Nutrition Assistant will provide support to the nutrition staff, including gathering information for nutrition assessment process, obtaining anthropometric and hematological data, as trained.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Functions as a WIC Associate for the day to day operation & smooth flow of operation. Rotate to the satellite to provide WIC services. Perform all WIC Associate duties as required.
• - Provide clinic and office support to the Qualified Nutritionist
• - Collect information for the nutrition assessment process, including obtaining anthropometric and hematological data, as trained
• - Participate in breastfeeding promotion and support
• - Complete issuance of food packages that do not require medical documentation, once prescribed by the Qualified Nutritionist.
• - Provide referrals to health and social services, and document follow-up
• - Identify and refer participants to a Qualified Nutritionist
• - Assist Qualified Nutritionist in planning and evaluating participant-centered nutrition
• education (such as Food demos, healthy lifestyles, etc.)
• Required Skills/Abilities:
• - Provide clinic and office support to the Qualified Nutritionist
• - Collect information for the nutrition assessment process, including obtaining
• anthropometric and hematological data, as trained
• - Participate in breastfeeding promotion and support
• - Complete issuance of food packages that do not require medical documentation, once
• prescribed by the Qualified Nutritionist.
• - Provide referrals to health and social services, and document follow-up
• - Identify and refer participants to a Qualified Nutritionist
• - Excellent telephone manner, Basic computer skills Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma required. Post high school education preferred.
• One year of experience working with children and families
• Computer skills required. Knowledge of the NYWIC preferred
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work with diverse public and availability to work on weekend.
• Bilingual is a plus: Spanish, French or Creole

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs