Nutrition Assistant Level I​/II

Under close supervision, positions in the Nutrition Assistant class provide nutrition education and assistance to qualifying participants. Incumbents interview and/or assess women, infants, and children to determine eligibility for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program; assess nutritional status and provide education, counseling, referrals, and other information to program participants.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to the WIC Program
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
• Basic arithmetic
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Principles of effective customer service
• Principles of nutrition
• Interviewing, counseling, and teaching techniques
• Types of available community resources
• The problems, needs, attitudes, and behavior patterns of disadvantaged people
• Proper food handling, food safety, and sanitation practices

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships
• Communicate clearly and concisely in English
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
• Keep accurate and orderly records
• Perform basic mathematical computations accurately and rapidly.
• Maintain confidential information
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills
• Accurately gather information to assess nutritional needs
• Present information clearly in a group setting
• Make recommendations regarding behaviors impacting nutrition
• Utilize community resources to assist clients
• Understand and accept differences in attitudes toward health and diet
• Use computers and related equipment as necessary
• Think critically; understand and follow complex instructions

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or GED AND one year of full-time experience in a community nutrition or public aid program or healthcare facility.

Or

Completion of 12 semester (18 quarter) units from an accredited college in nutrition, health, food science, child development, or family and consumer sciences.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless stated otherwise.

General Qualifications:

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor related to the job duties unless mitigating circumstances exist.

Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with California Penal Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.

Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:

• Perform extensive computer work
• Have sufficient vision to read small print
• Communicate with participants for prolonged periods
• Weigh and measure infants/children
• Lift, carry, push or pull items up to 25 pounds

Working Conditions: Positions in this class may require the incumbent to:

• Perform duties at alternative worksites
• Work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Work with persons exhibiting signs of distress

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%):

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression, and quality of candidate's education, training, and experience.

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