Nutritionist Assistant

Under the guidance of a Nutritionist and/or Nutritionist Associate, obtains health and
diet information from clients and provides low risk nutrition education according to
protocols developed by Nutritionist. Independently schedules WIC appointments,
maintains WIC records, compiles WIC reports, secures and verifies information
needed for WIC income eligibility determination. Instructs clients about program
guidelines and assists with WIC draft distribution.

1. Program Support

• Accurately interviews clients to obtain proof of identification and proof of residency, and to calculate income eligibility, according to state guidelines
• Issues and explains eWIC cards to clients
• Assures appropriate data is taken/recorded; collects data as needed following protocols
• Assist with questions regarding applications, refers complaints to supervisor
• Reviews participant's rights/responsibilities; contacts participants regarding appointments; schedules appointments
• Seeks/promotes program participation; documents all nutritional education provided
• Provides timely customer service in regards to answering phone calls/returning phone messages and walk-in clients
• Promotes breastfeeding and makes appropriate referrals to appropriate resources

2. Outreach and Education

• Participates in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients
• May present on nutritional education
• Completes required training and developmental opportunities as assigned

3. Other Duties

• May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of an emergency declaration