WIC Nutrition Assistant​/Prog. Asst

Overview

WIC Nutrition Assistant 1/ Program Assistant 1 (37.50 hr/wk), ($19.99-$21.21/hr) Greenfield, MA - Community Services

Type:
Full-time

DEPARTMENT:
Community Services

POSITION TITLE:

Nutrition Assistant 1/Program Assistant 1

LOCATION:

Greenfield, Northampton, Orange WIC offices

STATUS:
Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: WIC Program Director

This position provides nutrition services to WIClow-risk child applicants and participants. The position provides general clerical and administrative support to the CAPV WIC program. This includes anthropometric and hematological data collection, dietary and nutritional risk assessment, food package assignment, counseling and education, data entry, referrals to other health and social services, follow-up nutrition education, answer phone calls, schedule and reschedule appointments, greet participants in clinic, and other office administrative duties.

• Provide nutrition services to low-risk child applicants and participants.
• Perform general clerical and administrative support to the CAPV WIC program.
• Collect anthropometric and hematological data.
• Conduct dietary and nutritional risk assessments.
• Assign food packages and provide counseling and education.
• Enter data and refer participants to other health and social services.
• Provide follow-up nutrition education; answer phone calls; schedule and reschedule appointments.
• Greet participants in the clinic and perform other office administrative duties as assigned.

• Interpersonal communication - verbal and written; in-person and phone. Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities, navigating change.
• Judgement and decision-making. Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system.
• Cultivate work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations.
• Knowledge and
  
  Experience:
  
  Knowledge of local health and social services, advocacy, and navigating resources. Experience in nutrition, health care, and/or community health care facility. Experience working with marginalized communities and individuals with low incomes. Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements.
• Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate close attention to details. Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite and databases).
• To Qualify:
  
  Minimum Qualifications /Transferable
  
  Skills:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. One year s experience in the health care field (may include counselor, educator, clinical assistant, outreach worker, or home health aide). One year s experience in general office operations. Within 6 months, completion and receipt of acceptable status on all components, activities and post-tests of the CPA I Training Program.