ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 14027-T

JOB TITLE:              Nutrition Assistant – Bilingual

DEPARTMENT:      Public Health & Environmental Services

                                    Disease Control & Clinical Prevention - North Harris County

HOURS:                     8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday

                                    Some Evenings & Weekends As Required

SALARY:                  Will Be Discussed During Departmental Interview

                                    Plus Mileage Reimbursement

                                    Based on 26 Pay Periods     

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.  One (1) year of paid work experience is required.  Successful completion of training as a Medical Assistant, Office Manager, Administrative Technician, or Office Assistant may be substituted for required one (1) year of work experience.

JOB SKILLS: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.  Basic knowledge in operation of a computer, copier and calculator is preferred.  Must have transportation available to travel to other work sites as required.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the WIC Site Supervisor, the Nutrition Assistant completes necessary forms, gathers information from WIC participants, and enters data in the computer.  Educates clients about the WIC program.  Deals with a large number of people under pressure.  Responsibilities also include: setting up work area, providing nutrition education classes, obtaining heights/weights, and hemoglo         bin.  Performs other clinical or clerical duties as assigned.

POSITION IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.

CLOSING DATE:    Open Until Filled

APPLY AT:              1310 PRAIRIE – SUITE 170

UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.