About this role
Job Purpose : Serves as the WIC Nutrition Assistant (with Supervision) for WIC participants. Also works as National Voter Registration Act Coordinator, while covering duties as receptionist and clerical support, as needed. Provides WIC Services, including Nutrition counseling and support, distributes WIC electronic benefits, and Farmers Market vouchers.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of basic nutrition principles and health resources in the clinic and community.
- Knowledge of WIC Wise system and WIC policies and procedures preferred.
- Must have good communication skills and techniques, bilingual preferred. Engagement via telephone or in person. Assisting in receiving all incoming telephone calls for the Nutrition/WIC Department; routes calls to appropriate staff or take an accurate message.
- Ability to assist participants in filling out Nutrition questionnaires, if needed. Notifies participants when medical information is needed or lacking.
- Refers to special services, when necessary, or are in need to community support services.
- Ability to perform dietary assessment, evaluation, individual counseling, and certification for lower risk participants and refers higher risk clients to the Nutritionist, when needed.
- Assists in eligibility determinations from medical information, dietary evaluation, and other qualification parameters.
- Ensure that all WIC staff receive in-person or self-paced NVRA training, once every twelve (12) months for existing staff and within 3 months of hiring new staff.
- Assists completing the voter registration card to eligible WIC applicants/participants or family representative/caretaker.
- Must be insurable and at least 21 years of age. Must submit a current DMV record.
- Possess current CPR certification or obtain within the first 90 days.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background investigation.
- Must provide a copy of current immunization record
Special Qualifications : All employees must be sensitive to the needs of the Native American community, demonstrate a deep understanding and respect for the diverse cultural heritage, traditions, and historical context of the Native American community.
How to Apply
Submit your application to Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc.
Attention: Human Resources Department
Address: 144 Stony Point Road, Room 2209, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Email: [email protected] Fax: (707) 526-1016
Application Form: Available online at www.scihp.org/human-resources
When applying under Indian Preference, please include valid documentation of eligibility with your application materials.