What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Assistant-Spanish Bilingual position at County of Tulare?
JOB
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current bilingual (Spanish) vacancy is with the Health & Human Services Agency located throughout Tulare County. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Interview, determine eligibility, certify, and recertify applicants and participants according to state and local guidelines; conduct nutrition assessments and refer appropriate cases for further counseling; record participant eligibility, health, and dietary information on program forms and the online information system; counsel low-risk participants on nutritional needs based on diet assessments and medical information; counsel participants on breastfeeding benefits, techniques, and problem solving; provide breastfeeding support and telephone follow-up to WIC participants; conduct classes on nutrition education, prenatal and infant nutrition, nutrients, feeding practices, and formula preparation; obtain required records from providers with permission from applicants/participants to assist in processing certifications; make referrals to appropriate agencies/programs in the community; assist with translating and/or interpreting information, forms, letters, and other program materials if able to speak, read, and write in a designated second language as well as in English; conduct orientation to new participants on WIC program policies, procedures, and use of WIC cards; orient participants on use of the Farmer’s Market Program; issue Farmer’s Market coupons, make reminder calls to participants regarding utilization of coupons, and keep coupon issuance records according to program policy; process and issue WIC cards to participants according to program policy; work at intake/reception as assigned; assist in daily setup and cleanup of clinic; answer phones, respond to questions regarding the program, and provide information related to the program and services, schedule appointments, refer callers to other community services and contact participants by phone or mail as needed; assist participants in processing vendor complaints; represent WIC for outreach at community events and health fairs and partner with local programs such as Healthy; start and Nutrition on the Go as assigned; compile and submit WIC card distribution data and inventories for monthly reports; maintain daily records and files on WIC cards, current applicants, and caseload; refer reported grocer offenses and/or problems to nutrition staff; monitor benefit distribution and certifications; may counsel WIC participants on breastfeeding and breastfeeding techniques, and offers general support for breastfeeding, makes referrals to lactation specialist as needed; cleans and sanitizes electric breast pumps, issues and provides instruction for use of breast pumps to WIC participants; may conduct nutrition and other health education classes for the promotion of positive health and dietary control of disease; may conduct prenatal, breastfeeding, infant, and general nutrition classes; may teach basic nutritional concepts including food preparation and dietary needs to improve nutritional status.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current bilingual (Spanish) vacancy is with the Health & Human Services Agency located throughout Tulare County. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Interview, determine eligibility, certify, and recertify applicants and participants according to state and local guidelines; conduct nutrition assessments and refer appropriate cases for further counseling; record participant eligibility, health, and dietary information on program forms and the online information system; counsel low-risk participants on nutritional needs based on diet assessments and medical information; counsel participants on breastfeeding benefits, techniques, and problem solving; provide breastfeeding support and telephone follow-up to WIC participants; conduct classes on nutrition education, prenatal and infant nutrition, nutrients, feeding practices, and formula preparation; obtain required records from providers with permission from applicants/participants to assist in processing certifications; make referrals to appropriate agencies/programs in the community; assist with translating and/or interpreting information, forms, letters, and other program materials if able to speak, read, and write in a designated second language as well as in English; conduct orientation to new participants on WIC program policies, procedures, and use of WIC cards; orient participants on use of the Farmer’s Market Program; issue Farmer’s Market coupons, make reminder calls to participants regarding utilization of coupons, and keep coupon issuance records according to program policy; process and issue WIC cards to participants according to program policy; work at intake/reception as assigned; assist in daily setup and cleanup of clinic; answer phones, respond to questions regarding the program, and provide information related to the program and services, schedule appointments, refer callers to other community services and contact participants by phone or mail as needed; assist participants in processing vendor complaints; represent WIC for outreach at community events and health fairs and partner with local programs such as Healthy; start and Nutrition on the Go as assigned; compile and submit WIC card distribution data and inventories for monthly reports; maintain daily records and files on WIC cards, current applicants, and caseload; refer reported grocer offenses and/or problems to nutrition staff; monitor benefit distribution and certifications; may counsel WIC participants on breastfeeding and breastfeeding techniques, and offers general support for breastfeeding, makes referrals to lactation specialist as needed; cleans and sanitizes electric breast pumps, issues and provides instruction for use of breast pumps to WIC participants; may conduct nutrition and other health education classes for the promotion of positive health and dietary control of disease; may conduct prenatal, breastfeeding, infant, and general nutrition classes; may teach basic nutritional concepts including food preparation and dietary needs to improve nutritional status.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access ActThis may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $63
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