Certified WIC Nutrition Technician

Job Posting Title

Certified WIC Nutrition Technician

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 2

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Canadian County - 6100 E Hwy 66, El Reno

Salary: up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8am-5pm

Position Description: The Certified WIC Nutrition Technician provides basic clinical and nutrition services including counseling, education programs, and nutritional assessments.  At this level, incumbents will receive training and perform clearly defined or basic nutrition tasks. This typically will involve explaining nutrition services to clients, assisting in giving clients basic information about healthy food choices, meal planning and preparation, taking diet histories from clients and preparing necessary records or reports.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Assesses nutritional status of clients using established procedures and protocols.
• Provides clinical services including obtaining weight and height, obtaining and preparing blood specimens for analysis.
• Interviews clients and take diet histories.
• Evaluates and determines nutrition status of individuals for enrollment in nutrition programs. Completes certification for WIC eligibility.
• Conducts basic individual or group nutrition consultation on normal nutrition with emphasis on pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children.
• Provides training to vendors participating in the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
• Performs outreach activities to clients and in community.
• Makes referrals to other health professionals and programs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements consist of an associate’s degree in dietetic technology or a closely related field; or two years of experience working under the technical supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet OPM requirements for Public Health Community Worker II classification or Dietetic Technician Classification.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic nutrition and its relationship to good health; of communication and teaching techniques; of interviewing techniques; of office methods and practices.

Skill in working effectively with lay and professional individuals, in working under direction in carrying out assignments, and in providing appropriate nutritional assessment and consultation services.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels.  While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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