Public Health Nutrition Assistant - Temporary
State Of Vermont Dept Health, Hill Farm Estates, VT, United States
Overview
Come and join our team! The Vermont Department of Health's St. Alban's District Office has an opening for a dynamic Nutrition Assistant to complement our professional team. This position is an opportunity to work with clients and community partners in direct support of the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program. This is a nutrition education and clerical position that advances our mission: To protect and promote the best health for all Vermonters.
Responsibilities
Work one on one with WIC participants by providing certification services
Use problem‑solving skills to resolve nutrition‑related questions from participants and community partners
Provide clerical duties that support the enrollment and retention of WIC participants
Participate in office initiatives such as lead screening and emergency preparedness
Position Details
Public Health Nutrition Assistant – Temporary (Job Requisition # 54899) – temporary position with variable hours; not guaranteed 40 hours per week.
Environmental Factors
Duties primarily performed in District Office settings or in outlying service sites. Travel to outlying sites will require a driver’s license. Private means of transportation may be required. Occasional travel to statewide trainings required. Potential travel in difficult weather conditions. There is considerable interaction with staff, clients, community partners, providers and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a health related field OR two (2) years of experience in a health related environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in nutrition or health, education or a human services field.
Experience in a health or nutrition related community setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit‑based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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Come and join our team! The Vermont Department of Health's St. Alban's District Office has an opening for a dynamic Nutrition Assistant to complement our professional team. This position is an opportunity to work with clients and community partners in direct support of the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program. This is a nutrition education and clerical position that advances our mission: To protect and promote the best health for all Vermonters.
Responsibilities
Work one on one with WIC participants by providing certification services
Use problem‑solving skills to resolve nutrition‑related questions from participants and community partners
Provide clerical duties that support the enrollment and retention of WIC participants
Participate in office initiatives such as lead screening and emergency preparedness
Position Details
Public Health Nutrition Assistant – Temporary (Job Requisition # 54899) – temporary position with variable hours; not guaranteed 40 hours per week.
Environmental Factors
Duties primarily performed in District Office settings or in outlying service sites. Travel to outlying sites will require a driver’s license. Private means of transportation may be required. Occasional travel to statewide trainings required. Potential travel in difficult weather conditions. There is considerable interaction with staff, clients, community partners, providers and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a health related field OR two (2) years of experience in a health related environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in nutrition or health, education or a human services field.
Experience in a health or nutrition related community setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit‑based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
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