Nutrition Assistant - Spanish

POSITION SUMMARY

Nutrition assistants provide basic clinical and nutrition services, including anthropometric measurements, hematological tests, nutritional assessments and education, and referrals to programs that are determined to benefit the client.

In this position, employees will need to successfully pass basic nutrition training within a 6-month timeframe or CWNT Supervisor/WIC Manager discretion. All tests will be evaluated by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Upon successful completion of the training, employees will be able to work on their own as a Certified WIC Nutrition Technician.

The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but are not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

Education / Experience – High school diploma or equivalent and computer experience required. An LPN, CMA (Certified Medical Assistant), or Dietetic Technician is preferred. College-level nutrition courses preferred.

Skills & Knowledge – Knowledge of basic nutrition and its relationship to good health; comfortable speaking in a class setting; ability to clearly communicate; familiar with basic computer operations and various office and clinic equipment. Training in handling blood samples.

Bilingual – ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish and English is required.

Licenses – Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License required.

• Internal contact with clinic dietitians, clerical staff, peer counselors, social workers, guidance staff, and other departments to schedule services for clients.
• External contact with the Oklahoma State Department of Health WIC Service staff, community agencies, health agencies, and Tulsa residents to share information about the WIC program.

Occasional physical effort is required to lift small children up to 35 pounds to obtain height and weight. Will be responsible for lifting, moving, and unpacking boxes of supplies as needed.

Training and evaluation of the nutrition assistant is supervised and/or completed by the local agency Public Health Nutritionist, who is a registered dietitian.

Direct Supervision – None

Indirect Supervision – None

Budget/Money/Material – Responsible for assigned equipment

Reports to – CWNT Supervisor and WIC Manager

Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood, and other body fluids; a crowded and noisy working environment; and interaction with clients and young children who are sometimes irritated and uncooperative may lead to stressful situations.

• Must maintain THD record confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
• Employee will be required to successfully complete an in-service training program.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to perform job-related travel.

Non-Exempt