Nutrition Aide

Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains basic concept of the WIC Program to WIC participants.
• Maintains current knowledge of supplemental food packages, benefit issuance procedures, and WIC foods list.
• Performs all functions of the program not requiring certification; includes, but not limited to: preparing and issuing food instruments, anthropometrics, evaluating incomes, hematological testing and referrals.
• Utilizes the PA Department of Health computer system (PENN) for data processing as well as, any other procedures necessary to follow local agency and state agency policies and procedures.
• Prepares charts for WIC clinics on a daily basis.
• Provides basic and secondary nutrition education to participants during food benefit distribution under the direction of the Nutrition Education Coordinator.
• Schedules appointments and utilizes the PENN scheduler.
• Responsible for safeguarding and maintaining participant files.
• Responsible for collecting information for CATS – Client Access Tracking System
• Attends and assists in the preparation of outreach events.
• Reviews and/or completes current health/nutrition publications and/or self-studies provided by the Nutrition Education Coordinator.
• Responsible for providing customer friendly attitude while on the work site or at outreach events.
• Responsible for maintaining participant flow within established time frames as designated by clinic schedules.
• Responsible for providing feedback to the office manager regarding clinic schedules, client flow, and clinic operation.
• Completes quarterly time studies.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends meetings as required.
• Participates in required job-related training and outreach events.
• Performs overnight travel as required.
• Safely drives WIC vehicle.
• Required to work all WIC clinic sites.
• Mandated child abuse/neglect reporter
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Maintains a sanitary work environment by following the WIC Program’s Continuity of Operations Plan during a pandemic or related disaster.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for data input.
• Able to weigh and measure (read a ruler and scale)
• Excellent customer support.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to identify the needs of the program and of the participant.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical procedures, such as computing family income.
• Ability to work independently or in conjunction with other support staff.
• Good organization, filing, and general work skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma. (Required)
• Minimum of six month’s experience in public contact field. (Required)
• Current Pennsylvania Driver’s License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities. (Required)
• Must obtain FBI Fingerprinting and PA State Police Background Check Clearances
• prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Six month’s previous experience in nutrition or have completed and passed an approved college course in nutrition or dietetics (Preferred).