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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Job Opportunity: Salt Lake Valley Health Dept. WIC Nutrition Assistant


Job Title: Nutrition Assistant
Salary: $16.03 Hourly $33,336 Annual
Opening Date: 01/24/2013 | Closing Date: 02/04/2013
Position Type: Full-Time | Work Hours:  40
Department: Human Services |  Division: Salt Lake Valley Health Department-2150
Section: WIC | Work Location: Ellis R. Shipp Clinic - 4535 South 5600 West
Important Information:               
·         Due to the minimum requirements of this position, in order to receive credit for education, licenses and/or certifications, applicants must submit photocopies of official transcripts on or before the closing date of the job announcement.
·         Transcripts must show the major field of study and degree awarded.  Transcripts may be faxed to 385-468-05470 or e-mailed to recruitment@slco.org.
·         It is mandatory all new hires receive the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) vaccine before beginning employment
·         This is an expedited recruitment to meet the needs of the division.
·         It is preferred the successful applicant be able to read, write and speak English and Spanish fluently.
·         This position may be subject to a criminal background check.
·         Applicants must possess a Valid Driver’s license as required to perform job responsibilities.
·         The successful applicant will be required to travel to various clinics throughout Salt Lake County.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides individual and group nutrition education, determines client’s nutritional risk assessment assigns and issues appropriate food packages, promotes, supports and educates breastfeeding women.  Provides referrals to other agencies, documents interventions, goals and progress toward meeting these needs.


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