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Nutrition Assistant (WIC)

The Community Health Services Division within Public Health Seattle and King County is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Nutrition Assistant (WIC) to join our Kent Public Health Center team! The Nutrition Assistant provides services to participants in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program that includes assessing eligibility, and providing nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a groups. The Nutrition Assistant works with a team of Nutrition Assistants and Registered Dietitians.

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.

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Workdays and hours can vary based on operational need, currently predominately 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday; occasional Saturday or evening hours may be required to meet business needs.

Kent Public Health Center 25742 104th Ave SE Kent, WA 98030

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

Job duties include gathering and assessing information for determining health and nutrition risk factors, program eligibility, client education, and referrals. Providing group nutrition education and individual nutrition education, which includes breastfeeding support. Obtaining and documenting measurements for infants, children and adults, which may include obtaining blood samples for hemoglobin testing. Responding to telephone inquiries screen, schedule, and interview diverse participants to determine the appointment type and appropriate provider. Documenting participants information and services and managing appointment schedules in electronic record (Cascades) to support the WIC program. Providing direct customer service to a diverse clientele, providing WIC services, issuing and educating on the use of WIC benefits, determining appointment types needed. Conducting WIC outreach and program tasks, such as generating end-of-day reports and participants letters, and making referrals to other Public Health services. Participating in WIC-related committees, including breastfeeding promotion activities, clinic health and information fairs, and the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. Ordering and maintaining program supplies and educational materials. Participating in quality assurance activities. Completing annual WIC trainings, and continuing nutrition and breastfeeding education requirements. Using Microsoft Outlook and other electronic communication tools to coordinate work and meet training requirements.

Ideal candidates should have the ability to work with a variety of computer programs, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook Ability to lift and lower a child weighing up to 35 pounds onto a surface more than 4 feet high with or without accommodation. Ability to complete the Washington State WIC paraprofessional competencies within 6 months of hire. Ability to complete agency training and practice requirements for capillary blood draws within 4 months of hire. Ability to obtain a Washington State food worker card. A current BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED certification before hire. Ability to apply nutrition and health promotion knowledge/practices in working with participants from diverse backgrounds to make positive changes in health behaviors. Working knowledge of basic nutrition theory and practice, medical terminology, asepsis practices, and universal precautions. Demonstrated ability to provide direct participants services in a health care setting. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to basic cooking and food demonstration techniques. Ability to understand various perspectives and listen to others without conveying judgment. Excellent problem solving, priority setting, and organizational abilities. Commitment to equity and racial justice principles and demonstrated ability to serve clients with cultural humility.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs

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