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Nutrition Assistant I/II - Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Kings County —Hanford, CA
- $17.64 - $23.78 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Nutrition Assistant I/II - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Kings County -
Hanford, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.64 - $23.78 an hour
19 hours ago

Qualifications

Foreign language proficiency
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

The Kings County Department of Public Health is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

NUTRITION ASSISTANT I/II - BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH)

I: $17.64 - $21.53 Hourly; $36,691.20 - $44,782.40 Annually

II: $19.49 - $23.78 Hourly; $40,539.20 - $49,462.40 Annually

Join the Kings County Department of Public Health and make a real impact in your community! We’re seeking a passionate Nutrition Assistant I/II – Bilingual (English/Spanish) to support our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. In this dynamic role, you’ll empower families by guiding them through eligibility screening, coordinating certification appointments, and delivering essential nutrition education. You’ll document services, assist with nutrition-focused activities, and provide exceptional customer support that helps local families thrive. If you’re energetic, community-driven, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

DUTY SAMPLE

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

Screens applicants, schedules appointments, and determines eligibility for program participation; notifies and communicates with participants regarding appointments and other required and requested information; completes certification and recertification appointments.
Conducts nutritional assessments for participants, including weighing and measuring women, infants, and children and using data to review growth status and patterns.
Advises and provides participants with information on nutritional needs and conducts nutritional education in group and individual settings following established rules, procedures, and guidelines as directed.
Assesses need for breast pumps, issues them to participants, answers questions, and instructs on usage; assists in other breastfeeding support activities, including their sanitation; cleans workspaces as needed.
Interviews clients to determine nutritional risk and refers for further assessment to the Nutritionist, Breastfeeding Coordinator, other Public Health staff, and/or any other community programs and resources.
Issues program vouchers to eligible participants following established rules, regulations, and procedures; explains procedures for voucher usage in stores to participants; refers reported grocer offenses and/or problems to management or supervisory staff.
Performs general office functions such as answering the telephone, greeting participants and visitors, and responding to inquiries.
Maintains a variety of files, records, documentation, appointment schedules, and program and site supplies; prepares written documentation and correspondence; completes data entry.
Documents nutrition education activities; contacts interpreter services for hearing-impaired clients; may be required to utilize bilingual translation skills.
Assists in the transport of equipment and files; travels to outlying sites and participates in program outreach activities as assigned.
Observes and complies with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Provides training to less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date

Please note: When completing the work history portion of your application please include each position title and level as a separate entry when applicable. E.g. If you were a Nutrition Assistant I and promoted to a Nutrition Assistant II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level.

It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

Nutrition Assistant I: One (1) year of public contact, customer service, or health education experience.

Nutrition Assistant II: Two (2) years of experience performing duties at a level equivalent to the classification of Nutrition Assistant I with Kings County.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Certifications:

Nutrition Assistant I: None required.

Nutrition Assistant II: Possession of, or ability to obtain during a one (1) year period, a valid WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) certification to be maintained throughout employment.

NOTE: Applicants who possess the above certifications must attach copies. For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click here.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as necessary, and travel within and outside the County. Certain positions in this classification may be designated as bilingual, requiring fluency in a foreign language.

Click on the following links for detailed job specifications:
Nutrition Assistant I
Nutrition Assistant II

SELECTION PROCESS: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.
Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**

SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date

SELECTION PROCESS: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER