Nutrition Assistant I

ABOUT US:
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is an independent, non-profit biomedical research organization located in Torrance, California. In dozens of laboratories throughout the campus, researchers are working to unravel the mysteries of heart and kidney disease, cardiac complications in newborns, chronic lung disease, skin cancer, sickle cell disease, disorders of the autoimmune system, and much more. Many of these projects are collaborative in nature, involving experts from different areas of specialization. Our discoveries have prevented blindness in newborns, enabled premature infants with fragile lungs to breathe and allowed children with rare, often fatal diseases to grow up healthy and strong.
 

Nutrition Assistant I (Full-time)

         Required Skills & Qualifications:

·Associate's degree in nutrition, public health, maternal and child health, or related field required.

·Certified WIC Nutrition Assistant with college coursework in maternal and child health/nutrition is accepted in lieu of associate’s degree.

            Description of Duties:

·Conducts nutrition, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, and health education contacts for WIC Program applicants and participants.

·Performs nutrition and breastfeeding/chestfeeding risk assessments, including individual education and breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for low-risk women, infants, and children participating in the WIC Program.

·Conducts enrollments and certifications of WIC Program applicants and participants according to WIC program policies and guidelines.

·Distributes WIC cards in accordance to established procedures and performs clerical functions to support WIC Program site operations.

Position requires a background check and health clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer