WIC Nutritionist Aide - Fruitvale site

About the role

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. We advocate for and create a health-home for those denied access to care, ensuring equitable healthcare for all.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutrition screening, assessment and counseling, and implements nutrition care plans for all but high-risk patients.
• Affirms appropriate records are updated (records nutrition assessment dates, follows-up on nutrition assessment appointments with Nutritionist II, obtains appropriate signatures on re-interview forms during appointments).
• Maintains documentation by charting dietary intake and recording recommendations given to clients in family folders and medical records.
• Teaches group classes.
• Aids in the development, translation, and evaluation of culturally relevant nutrition education materials.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and other workshops as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by WIC supervisor.

Requirements

• Completion or intent to complete CPA (Competent Professional Authority) certification as mandated by the state of California; minimum one year of individual nutrition counseling experience preferred.
• Holds a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate. A 30-day grace period to obtain the certificate from the date of hire is available.
• Knows contemporary principles and practices of nutrition; interprets and implements nutrition guidelines for infant, children, and pregnant, and breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women, and other patients.
• Knows nutritional value of foods; meal planning and preparation that is culturally appropriate; food safety.
• Knows principles, methods, and materials used in nutrition counseling, education, and screening.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing techniques preferred.
• Has ability to work independently as well as collectively on projects.
• Has strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Has ability to work across cultures and demonstrates support of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Bilingual/Spanish required.

Qualifications

• Completion or intent to complete CPA (Competent Professional Authority) certification as mandated by the state of California.
• Minimum one year of individual nutrition counseling experience preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate.

Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of nutrition.
• Interpretation and implementation of nutrition guidelines for various patient groups.
• Nutritional value of foods and meal planning.
• Food safety practices.
• Principles, methods, and materials used in nutrition counseling, education, and screening.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing techniques.

Benefits

Salary range: $25.95 - $34.05 per hour DOE (Salary determined based on qualifications and experience).