Nutritionist Assistant (WIC Program)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$21.00 /hr. without benefits
United States, Virginia, Chesterfield
Nov 05, 2024
Job Title: Nutritionist Assistant (WIC Program) Location: Charlottesville, VA 22903 Pay Rate: $21.00 /hr. without benefits Duration: 6+ months Job Description: The Blue Ridge Health District WIC Program is seeking a customer service-oriented team member who is interested in helping pregnant women, mothers, fathers, their children, and families receive WIC benefits and receive the knowledge about eating healthy meals. Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, the Nutritionist Assistant position, obtains health and diet information from clients and provides low risk nutrition education according to protocols developed by Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments, maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, secures and verifies information needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program guidelines and answers program questions. Role & Responsibilities: Demonstrated ability to: interview clients & collect client information; interpret, document, calculate & compile routine data; routinely obtain blood sample/finger stick from infants, children and women; provide patient education Knowledge and skills with computers and software, i.e. Crossroads, internal webmail Some knowledge of basic nutrition and nutritional standards Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of patients and work effectively as a member of a health care team Additional Considerations: Additional training or course work in dietetics, food services or a related field. Bi-lingual in Spanish and English.