Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care. We integrate primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more. As a WIC Nutrition Assistant (WNA) at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Inc. (TVHC), this position performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service. Under the direction of the WIC Program Director and the Supervising RD, the WNA provides nutrition counseling and educational classes to WIC participants, as well as other nutrition education related tasks. The incumbent must work collaboratively with all WIC staff in support of participant services, exhibiting flexibility and a "can do" attitude. Customer service is the key priority in this position requiring the WNA to serve as a point of contact with other internal and external departments, all with the goal of fostering an environment which promotes comfort and trust. The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in participant/staff interactions. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours. Compensation: $ 25.68 - $28.06, depending on experience This position is reresented by SEIU, with compensation and benefits determined by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Salary is based on the wage scales outlined in the agreement. Beyond base pay, TVHC provides a comprehensive compensation package that supports the health, wealth, and career development of our employees. Responsibilities: * Adheres to WIC Federal Regulations, WIC State Policy, TVHC Personnel Policy & Procedure, and TVHC WIC Policy & Procedure. * Participates in program continuing education, in-services, scheduled meetings, or any related educational program. * Obtains WIC Nutrition Assistant certificate from State and Certified Lactation Certificate (CLC) within specified time frame. * Completes assigned tasks related to program day-to-day operations. * Rotates among TVHC WIC sites as necessary. * Participates in all aspects of Screening, Enrollment, Assessment, Recertification, Education, and Food Instrument/Benefits[AM1] Security and Distribution. * Participates in outreach activities and community events to promote the knowledge, awareness and access of nutrition services; also promotes breastfeeding among participants and the community at large. * Counsels designated high risk under the direction of the Registered Dietitian. Teaches all WIC classes. * Attends and participates in meetings, related trainings and workshops on behalf of the program as directed. * Performs all duties and service in full compliance with TVHC's Service Excellence Standards. * Performs all duties in support of successful EHR/EPM implementation. * Performs other duties assigned by Program Director or Supervising Dietitian including but not limited to coordination of the National Voters Registration Act (NVRA) program compliance and the WIC Local Vendor Liaison (LVL) Program and Outreach and Referrals