Nutrition Assistant - New Hire Incentive Available

Description: CPC is seeking candidates for our Nutrition Assistant centered position in the Women's, Infant & Children's (WIC) program.

SUMMARY: Provides services to WIC participants by completing nutrition education appointments. In addition, makes referrals to other health and social services and supports determination of eligibility. This position will primarily serve York City but could be assigned to our other surrounding York County clinics as needed.

Benefits Include...

• New hire incentive payment of $1,500.00, paid in two installments.
• Eligibility for health, paid dental, and paid vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan, with 3% match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time.
• 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
• Pay differential for bilingual staff.
  
  

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Be committed to the vision and mission of Community Progress Council.
• Provide nutrition counseling and information on health services.
• Assure local agency compliance with requirements for documenting nutrition education services provided in participant files.
• Promote and support breastfeeding among WIC participants.
• Perform anthropometric and hematological measurements after receiving the required training and assess measurements taken.
• Determine eligibility of applicants as outlined in state/federal regulations.
• Travels to satellite clinics and performs nutritionist assistant responsibilities.
• Participate in meetings and continuing education programs as appropriate to assigned job duties.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Communication Skills - Oral and Written
• Customer Service - Internal and External
• Personal Responsibility
• Flexibility
• Cooperation/Teamwork
• Dependability
• Professionalism
• Leadership
  
  

The Nutrition Assistant shall demonstrate the following job skills and knowledge.

• Ability to present educational information using a variety of methods such as pamphlets, educational pro1 etc.
• Ability to present ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, using language appropriate to the intended audience.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to identify the needs of the program and of the participant.
• Moderate to high noise level.
• Temperature fluctuations from cool to very warm.
• Ability to work independently or in conjunction with other support staff.
• Knowledge of anthropometric measurement and techniques after receiving required training.
• Knowledge of correct hematological testing procedures after receiving required training.
• May be required to commence workday at different agency sites without compensation for travel time or mileage to the site and the return.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and techniques.
  
  

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Those candidates for the position of nutrition assistant who have at least six months previous experience in nutrition or have completed and passed an approved college course in nutrition or dietetics will be given preference. Having previous work experience with a WIC program is desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as well as be committed to the mission, vision and core values of the agency.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Travel to any of our satellite clinics as needed. Reliable transportation to assigned facilities throughout York County. Regular and timely attendance as an essential job requirement. Ability to be reached by telephone in a timely manner. May be required to commence workday at different agency sites without compensation for travel time or mileage to the site and the return. Ability to respond to change in a productive manner and handle other tasks as assigned. Ability to work with diverse individuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

COMPUTER: Proficient using a personal computer and Microsoft office software, such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook. Ability to learn stand-alone WIC related programs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Department of Human Services FBI Clearance, PA State Criminal History, Childline Child Abuse Certification, and submission to the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) required prior to hire. A physical assessment including a tuberculosis skin test and the Child Abuse “Mandated Reporter” training due within 90-days of hire. Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting for long periods of time. Frequently stoop, kneel, reach with hands/arms, and walk often. Moderately frequent lifting up to ten pounds and occasionally lifting up to twenty-five pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential function.

• Long narrow halls
• Moderately to high busy crowded areas
• Safe Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals with gloves
• Outdoor weather conditions during travel
• Lifting, transferring, and operating laptops and printers
• Exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens.
  
  

EOE