Nutrition Assistant

Job code

6342

Job family

Health Care Practitioners

Job level

Classified Represented

Minimum salary

$23.81

Maximum salary

$29.18

Pay range frequency

Hourly

Compensation grade

14

Job profile FLSA

Non-Exempt

Class information

This is a standalone job profile and is not part of a series. Positions in this job profile provide a variety of general nutrition education services and WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) program eligibility assessments.

Job description

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Perform WIC program eligibility assessments; document and verify income, residency, and other requirements.
  • Collect and document participant health and nutrition information including weight, height, blood pressure, hemoglobin determinations, and other vitals; assess participant's risk factors and refer high-risk clients to dietitians; enroll clients in WIC nutrition education programs.
  • Participate in the development of nutrition education programs including classes, presentations, pamphlets, and displays; conduct class sessions on general nutrition and other assigned topics.
  • Provide information to clients concerning available nutrition education and services; refer clients to other agencies and healthcare organizations.
  • Maintain logs and records; assist in obtaining data for studies; stock and maintain work areas; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment.
  • Serve on committees and task forces; provide outreach for in WIC program and activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Nutrition Assistant

  • Journey level
  • Administrative Support
  • Perform the more routine duties as assigned with increasing independence.
  • Decisions made or actions taken require higher-level review and work is checked for progress and reviewed for quality and compliance to policy and procedures.
  • Typically, incumbents may use the entry level to obtain the proficiencies to qualify at the next level in the classification series.
  • Receive general supervision from manager or staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Nutrition Assistant

Training and experience for journey level, administrative support classifications are typically equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 1-4 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

  • CPR certification is required.