Wic Nutrition Assistant - Lancaster, United States - ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
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Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Objective:

The WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) provides nutrition counseling for WIC participants following California WIC Program guidelines. The WNA is responsible for enrolling, recertifying, nutrition evaluation, nutrition education, prescribing, and issuing Food Instruments.


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Conducts nutrition assessment for low risk WIC participants
  • Evaluates height, weight, and lab values from medical form
  • Evaluates nutrition questionnaire
  • Evaluates and prioritizes nutrition risks
  • Nutrition education
  • Provides nutrition counseling on ISIS generated risks or participant choice
  • Includes breastfeeding encouragement and support education for all pregnant participants
  • Uses motivational interviewing techniques and involves participant in counseling
  • Counseling is focused and time spent is appropriate
  • Appropriate pamphlets and referral are given
  • Facilitate/conduct group education classes
  • Attend Agency meetings to keep current on participant education topics which includes driving to alternate clinics
  • Documentation
  • Enters all data, labs, height/weight, and demographic information into ISIS correctly
  • Enters note in the INEP screen for all enrollments, recertification's, single trimester, and midcertification checks
  • The note entered in the INEP screen is related to the ISIS generated nutrition risk and the appropriate follow up plan is indicated when necessary
  • All pregnant participants have a breastfeeding support/encouragement note in on the individual screen
  • Education contacts are documented on the Nutrition Education screen for each participant
  • Appropriate HOLDS are placed for request for blood test, immunization record, medical forms, address, and income verification
  • Ensure all appropriate documents are signed by the participant
  • ISIS competency
  • Complete enrollments, recertification's, midcertifications, trimester checks, and Disqualifications according to WIC Program guidelines
  • Prescribe the correct food package for the participant
  • Make the correct appointment in the correct clinic for the participant
  • Enter all data into ISIS correctly

Non-Essential Duties:


  • Safety Officer
  • Manage Food Instrument order
  • Update nutrition education boards in classrooms
  • Oversee outreach activates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Knowledge

  • Excellent knowledge of the California WIC Program policies and procedures
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent command of the English Language

Skills

  • Performs all duties of the WIC Clerk at an exceptional level
  • Ability to speak in public
  • Perform duties in a timely manner

Abilities

  • Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations
  • Ability to empathize with participants of the WIC Program
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle

AVH Values:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these values:

  • Patients Come First
  • We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.


  • Accountability & Ownership

  • We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.


  • Teamwork

  • We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.


  • Integrity & Honesty

  • We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.


  • Excellence

  • We take pride in our work, are goaloriented, and on a neverending quest for top tier quality.


  • Initiative & Innovation

  • Our cando attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient's experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.


  • Tenderness & Compassion

  • We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

Education and Experience:


Education

  • High School Diploma
  • Successful completion of Nutrition 101 or equivalent
Or

  • BS/MS Degree in Food Nutrition Dietetics or a related field

Experience

  • 2 years of experience as a WIC Clerk preferred

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:


  • State of California WIC Program WIC Nutrition Assistant Certification of Completion
  • California driver's license and current car insurance
  • High school diploma and completion of Nutrition 101 or equivalent. Must begin the California WIC Program Nutrition Assistant Certification within 9 months of employment

OR

  • BS/MS Degree must begin the California WIC Program Nutrition Assistant certification within 9 months of employment

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:


  • Ability to adhere with AVH Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy
  • Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy
  • Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
  • Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy
  • Ability to adhere to the department dress code
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