DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

Job Title

WIC Program Technician

General Statement of Duties

This employee works with the WIC Program within the Health Department. Employee determines eligibility, obtains anthropometric measures, completes nutrition assessments, and provides nutrition education for participants. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Knowledge of: Nutrition and Dietetics Knowledge Motivational Interviewing and participant-centered counseling skills Infant and child feeding practices. Prenatal, post-partum and breastfeeding nutritional needs. Basics of breastfeeding. Reading, literacy, language skills appropriate to address the needs of a diverse population. Cultural diversity and ability to use interpreter service effectively. Adaptable, quick to learn new procedures and skilled at de-escalating sometimes challenging participants. Skill to: Operate computer. Basic technology and mathematic skills Operate infant and adult sca...