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Nutrition Services Assistant - WIC
$35k-45k (estimate)
Full Time
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Allegheny County Health Department is Hiring a Nutrition Services Assistant - WIC Near Pittsburgh, PA
How To ApplyApplications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.Position SummaryThis is paraprofessional entry level position in nutrition programs.
An employee in this class provides direct services to clients identified as needing nutritional intervention. Work includes in-service training, statistical record keeping, and case reporting. An employee works directly under the supervision of qualified nutritionists, with an increasing amount of independent judgment. There is a responsibility for a designated target area and specific caseload. All work will be under continuing review on an individual basis as well as through staff conferences.
OverviewFringe Benefits
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D
An employee in this class provides direct services to clients identified as needing nutritional intervention. Work includes in-service training, statistical record keeping, and case reporting. An employee works directly under the supervision of qualified nutritionists, with an increasing amount of independent judgment. There is a responsibility for a designated target area and specific caseload. All work will be under continuing review on an individual basis as well as through staff conferences.
OverviewFringe Benefits
- Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.
- Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
- Prepares appropriate demographic data on clients serviced.
- Prepares and distributes appropriate forms and/or materials to clients.
- Organizes and maintains an accurate record system.
- Perform screening duties as needed which includes weighing, measuring participant, and obtaining hemoglobin levels.
- Educate and guide participants with nutrition topics.
- Reviews and creates nutrition goals with clients.
- Distributes WIC benefits and educates clients about their usage.
- Participates in in-service training to expand knowledge of nutrition as well as program operation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular/Current office procedures
- Nutritional Education
- Nutrition
- Team Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Early Childhood Care
- Early Childhood Education
- Data Entry
- Public Relations
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Public Health
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, supervisors, co-workers, and other agency personnel.
- Understand and interpret the objectives of the nutrition intervention program.
- Prepare and maintain quantitative reports of field activities.
- Assess need for referral to other Health Department services and make appropriate referrals.
- Communicate effectively through phone calls, emails, messaging, and faxing
- Keep accurate and legible records.
- Perform basic math.
- Respond to Public Health emergencies.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$35k-45k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/26/2024
WEBSITE
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HEADQUARTERS
PA
SIZE
<25
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