Public Health | Seattle & King County is seeking to hire TLT/SDA Nutrition Assistant to join our diverse WIC team!

The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to participants of our Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. They will assess program eligibility and provide nutrition education and support to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting. The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers in the Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management (MSS/ICM) programs, and with healthcare workers from community partners.
  
The successful candidate will exhibit excellent customer service skills, have the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients from various cultures, and communicate effectively with English as a Second Language (ESL) clients with the assistance of an interpreter. The candidate will also exhibit flexibility in managing tasks such as teaching classes, providing administrative support, and conducting certification appointments.

Commitment to Racial Equity and Social Justice
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
 
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity  

• Provide direct customer support and WIC services to diverse families, issue benefits and provide support on how to use WIC benefits.
• Gather and assess information to determine program eligibility, health and nutrition risk factors, and needs of families.
• Provide client education and support, provide and follow up on referrals.
• Provide individual and group nutrition education, including breast/chestfeeding support. 
• Obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults, including obtaining blood samples for hemoglobin testing. 
• Respond to telephone inquiries – screen, schedule, and interview diverse clients to determine client needs. Schedule appropriate appointment type with appropriate provider. 
• Document client information and services, manage appointment schedules in various electronic records, including Cascades and Epic, to support WIC and MSS/ICM programs. 
• Conduct WIC outreach and program tasks, such as generating reports and client letters.
• Participate in WIC-related committees, including breast/chestfeeding promotion activities, clinic health and information fairs, and the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. 
• Order and maintain program supplies and educational materials. 
• Participate in quality assurance activities. 
• Complete annual WIC trainings, and continuing nutrition and breastfeeding education requirements. 
• Use Microsoft Outlook, Teams and other electronic communication tools to coordinate work, and training requirements. 
• Ability to work with a variety of computer programs, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite – Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook 

• Deep knowledge and commitment to racial equity and social justice principles and practices.
• Ability to complete the Washington State WIC competencies within 4 months of hire. 
• Ability to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist certification within 30 days of hire in order to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing for WIC participants.
• Ability to obtain a Washington State food worker card. 
• A current CPR BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED certification before hire.
• Ability to apply nutrition and health promotion knowledge/practices in working with clients from diverse backgrounds to support healthy families
• Working knowledge of basic nutrition theory and practice, medical terminology, asepsis practices, and universal precautions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direct client services in a health care setting. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to basic cooking and food demonstration techniques. 
• Ability to understand various perspectives and listen to others without conveying judgment. 
• Excellent problem solving, priority setting, and organizational abilities.
• Valid Washington State Drivers License or ability to obtain upon hire. 

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
 
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
 
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement 
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
 
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation.  Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

• NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application
• Supplemental questionnaire responses. Must be answered thoroughly and completely

• Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.

• Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.

• Public Health relies on Microsoft Office, and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• Staff may be required to play a role as a first responder in the event of a Public Health emergency.