Nutrition Assistant
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$57,262.40 - $72,592.00 Annually
Location
WA. 98133, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2025SD23663
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Community Health Services
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to provide services at our North Public Health Center. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, assess eligibility, and provide nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting. The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers and healthcare workers from community partners.
Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for three (3) years. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Job Duties
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Necessary Special Requirements
This is a full-time in-person opportunity. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Candidate may need to work occasional weekend and evening hours based on business need. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Work Location
North Public Health Center located at Meridian Center for Health, 10521 Meridian Avenue North, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98133. The NA also may work occasionally at the satellite and other King County offices. The candidate must have the ability to travel to sites as needed.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson, [email protected].
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have a Washington State WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA)- OR ability to obtain within 6 months of hire?
Do you have demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program?
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.
04
Do you have working knowledge of nutrition theory and practice?
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.
06
Please indicate the computer applications you have used. (Check all that apply).
Do you have documented experience or training conveying nutrition health promotion information to clients from diverse backgrounds in order to make positive changes in their health behaviors?
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience or training. If you do not have this experience or training, put N/A.
09
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? (Able to pass a test on this skill and provide services without the aid of an interpreter.)
Please describe your level of experience making individual or group presentations. If you do not have this experience please put N/A.
11
Please indicate if you possess any of the following (check all that apply).
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$57,262.40 - $72,592.00 Annually
Location
WA. 98133, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2025SD23663
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Community Health Services
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to provide services at our North Public Health Center. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, assess eligibility, and provide nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting. The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers and healthcare workers from community partners.
Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for three (3) years. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Job Duties
- Gather and assess information for determining health and nutrition risk factors, program eligibility, client education, and referrals.
- Provide group nutrition education and individual nutrition education, which includes breastfeeding support.
- Obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults, which includes obtaining blood samples for hemoglobin testing.
- Respond to telephone inquiries – screen, schedule, and interview diverse clients to determine the appointment type and appropriate provider.
- Document client information and services, and manage appointment schedules in various electronic records, including Cascades and Epic.
- Provide direct customer service to a diverse clientele, providing WIC services, issuing and educating on the use of WIC benefits, determining appointment types.
- Conduct WIC outreach and program tasks, such as generating end of day reports and client letters.
- Participate in WIC-related committees, including breastfeeding promotion activities, clinic health and information fairs, and the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
- Order and maintain program supplies and educational materials.
- Participate in quality assurance activities.
- Complete annual WIC trainings and continuing nutrition and breastfeeding education requirements.
- Use Microsoft Outlook and other electronic communication tools to coordinate work, and training requirements.
- Ability to work with a variety of computer programs, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to lift and lower a child weighing up to 35 pounds onto a surface more than 4 feet high with or without accommodation.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Washington State WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire in order to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants.
- Washington State food worker card or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Documentation of current BLS/CPR certification with AED training required at time of offer. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
- Effective customer service skills, have the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients from various cultures, and communicate effectively with English as a Second Language (ESL) clients with the assistance of an interpreter.
- Flexibility in managing task such as teaching classes, providing administrative support, and assisting with certification appointments.
- Ability to apply nutrition and health promotion knowledge/practices in working with clients from diverse backgrounds to make positive changes in health behaviors
- Working knowledge of basic nutrition theory and practice, medical terminology, asepsis practices and universal precautions
- Demonstrated ability to provide direct client services in a health care setting and through phone-based services.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to basic cooking and food demonstration techniques.
- Ability to understand various perspectives and listen to others without conveying judgment.
- Effective problem solving, priority setting, and organizational abilities.
- Bilingual Spanish is highly desired
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Resume
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
This is a full-time in-person opportunity. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Candidate may need to work occasional weekend and evening hours based on business need. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Work Location
North Public Health Center located at Meridian Center for Health, 10521 Meridian Avenue North, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98133. The NA also may work occasionally at the satellite and other King County offices. The candidate must have the ability to travel to sites as needed.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson, [email protected].
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have a Washington State WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA)- OR ability to obtain within 6 months of hire?
- Yes
- No
Do you have demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.
04
Do you have working knowledge of nutrition theory and practice?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.
06
Please indicate the computer applications you have used. (Check all that apply).
- Microsoft 365 including, word, excel, teams, and outlook
- Cascades, Epic, NextGen or other electronic health record system
- None of the above
Do you have documented experience or training conveying nutrition health promotion information to clients from diverse backgrounds in order to make positive changes in their health behaviors?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience or training. If you do not have this experience or training, put N/A.
09
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? (Able to pass a test on this skill and provide services without the aid of an interpreter.)
- Yes
- No
Please describe your level of experience making individual or group presentations. If you do not have this experience please put N/A.
11
Please indicate if you possess any of the following (check all that apply).
- One year or more of formal education at the post-secondary level, including basic nutrition theory and practice, human development and life sciences (will be asked to supply transcript if selected for interview).
- Washington State WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) or equivalent from another state. (Will be asked to verify completion if selected for interview.)
- AA Degree in Dietetic Technology. BS in Nutrition or other health-related field.
- None of the above
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
Salary
$57,262.40 - $72,592.00 Annually
Location
WA. 98133, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2025SD23663
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Community Health Services
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to provide services at our North Public Health Center. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, assess eligibility, and provide nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting. The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers and healthcare workers from community partners.
Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for three (3) years. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Job Duties
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Necessary Special Requirements
This is a full-time in-person opportunity. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Candidate may need to work occasional weekend and evening hours based on business need. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Work Location
North Public Health Center located at Meridian Center for Health, 10521 Meridian Avenue North, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98133. The NA also may work occasionally at the satellite and other King County offices. The candidate must have the ability to travel to sites as needed.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson, [email protected].
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have a Washington State WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA)- OR ability to obtain within 6 months of hire?
Do you have demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program?
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.
04
Do you have working knowledge of nutrition theory and practice?
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.
06
Please indicate the computer applications you have used. (Check all that apply).
Do you have documented experience or training conveying nutrition health promotion information to clients from diverse backgrounds in order to make positive changes in their health behaviors?
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience or training. If you do not have this experience or training, put N/A.
09
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? (Able to pass a test on this skill and provide services without the aid of an interpreter.)
Please describe your level of experience making individual or group presentations. If you do not have this experience please put N/A.
11
Please indicate if you possess any of the following (check all that apply).
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$57,262.40 - $72,592.00 Annually
Location
WA. 98133, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2025SD23663
Department
DPH - Public Health
Division
Community Health Services
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to provide services at our North Public Health Center. The Nutrition Assistant will provide services to clients participating in the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, assess eligibility, and provide nutrition education to individuals and families - both through individual appointments and in a group or classroom setting. The Nutrition Assistant works closely with Registered Dietitians, Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Community Health Workers and healthcare workers from community partners.
Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for three (3) years. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Job Duties
- Gather and assess information for determining health and nutrition risk factors, program eligibility, client education, and referrals.
- Provide group nutrition education and individual nutrition education, which includes breastfeeding support.
- Obtain and document anthropometric measurements for infants, children and adults, which includes obtaining blood samples for hemoglobin testing.
- Respond to telephone inquiries – screen, schedule, and interview diverse clients to determine the appointment type and appropriate provider.
- Document client information and services, and manage appointment schedules in various electronic records, including Cascades and Epic.
- Provide direct customer service to a diverse clientele, providing WIC services, issuing and educating on the use of WIC benefits, determining appointment types.
- Conduct WIC outreach and program tasks, such as generating end of day reports and client letters.
- Participate in WIC-related committees, including breastfeeding promotion activities, clinic health and information fairs, and the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
- Order and maintain program supplies and educational materials.
- Participate in quality assurance activities.
- Complete annual WIC trainings and continuing nutrition and breastfeeding education requirements.
- Use Microsoft Outlook and other electronic communication tools to coordinate work, and training requirements.
- Ability to work with a variety of computer programs, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to lift and lower a child weighing up to 35 pounds onto a surface more than 4 feet high with or without accommodation.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Washington State WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire in order to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants.
- Washington State food worker card or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Documentation of current BLS/CPR certification with AED training required at time of offer. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
- Effective customer service skills, have the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients from various cultures, and communicate effectively with English as a Second Language (ESL) clients with the assistance of an interpreter.
- Flexibility in managing task such as teaching classes, providing administrative support, and assisting with certification appointments.
- Ability to apply nutrition and health promotion knowledge/practices in working with clients from diverse backgrounds to make positive changes in health behaviors
- Working knowledge of basic nutrition theory and practice, medical terminology, asepsis practices and universal precautions
- Demonstrated ability to provide direct client services in a health care setting and through phone-based services.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to basic cooking and food demonstration techniques.
- Ability to understand various perspectives and listen to others without conveying judgment.
- Effective problem solving, priority setting, and organizational abilities.
- Bilingual Spanish is highly desired
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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Resume
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
This is a full-time in-person opportunity. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Candidate may need to work occasional weekend and evening hours based on business need. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Work Location
North Public Health Center located at Meridian Center for Health, 10521 Meridian Avenue North, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98133. The NA also may work occasionally at the satellite and other King County offices. The candidate must have the ability to travel to sites as needed.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson, [email protected].
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have a Washington State WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA)- OR ability to obtain within 6 months of hire?
- Yes
- No
Do you have demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.
04
Do you have working knowledge of nutrition theory and practice?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please describe your experience and/or knowledge. If you do not have this experience and/or knowledge, please write N/A.
06
Please indicate the computer applications you have used. (Check all that apply).
- Microsoft 365 including, word, excel, teams, and outlook
- Cascades, Epic, NextGen or other electronic health record system
- None of the above
Do you have documented experience or training conveying nutrition health promotion information to clients from diverse backgrounds in order to make positive changes in their health behaviors?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience or training. If you do not have this experience or training, put N/A.
09
Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? (Able to pass a test on this skill and provide services without the aid of an interpreter.)
- Yes
- No
Please describe your level of experience making individual or group presentations. If you do not have this experience please put N/A.
11
Please indicate if you possess any of the following (check all that apply).
- One year or more of formal education at the post-secondary level, including basic nutrition theory and practice, human development and life sciences (will be asked to supply transcript if selected for interview).
- Washington State WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) or equivalent from another state. (Will be asked to verify completion if selected for interview.)
- AA Degree in Dietetic Technology. BS in Nutrition or other health-related field.
- None of the above
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/