WIC Nutrition Assistant III (Trilingual Required)

Under general supervision by a nutritionist, the incumbent provides direct nutrition services to individual clients and small groups enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. They also will provides education and outreach to potential participants and serve as a trainer or mentor by assisting in the training of WIC Nutrition Assistant I's. The WIC Nutrition Assistant III is the advanced level of the series, requires possession of a State of California WIC Nutrition Assistant Certificate, and is assigned higher level responsibilities in specialized areas. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate in English, Spanish and Mixteco. They will have extensive knowledge of nutrition and breastfeeding education appropriate for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) population, as well as adult learning concepts. They will have strong counseling techniques and sound ability to navigate the

WIC WISE

System. In addition, the successful candidate will be proficient in the Teletask automated message system and Microsoft Outlook (email and Teams). They will have ability to nurture positive working relationships with co-workers, the public, and clients. They will be organized and methodical in their work and be able to bring ideas for continuous process improvement. They will communicate in an effective and positive manner. The candidate will be self-motivated, conscientious, and adapt to changing priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee in this position may also be eligible for the following: Educational Incentive

• An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate's degree. Bilingual Incentive
• Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $0.69/hour (Level I), $1.00/hour (Level II), or $1.32/hour (Level III). Merit Increases
• New employees serving their initial County service probationary period are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately six months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase. Deferred Compensation
• Eligible to participate in the County's 401(K) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. If you participate in the County sponsored 401(K) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Health Plans
• You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical plan under the County's Flexible Benefits Program. County now pays 100% of dental, and vision premiums for those covered under SEiU, IUOE, MGMT/APCD MGMT and VEA groups. Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses. Pension Plan
• Participate in the County's defined benefit pension plan that provides lifetime payments to retirees. Members are "vested" after attaining five years of retirement service credit. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS. Holidays
• 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday. Additional Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link below https://vcportal.venturacounty.gov/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/SEIU_MOA_2025-2029.pdf

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT

Health Care Agency-Public Health WIC Nutrition Assistant III is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy at the South Oxnard WIC Office.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OPENING DATE

05/07/2026

CLOSING DATE:

05/21/2026 at 5:00 p.m. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Answers inquiries, schedules appointments and screens for WIC eligibility; Uses Internet-based computer programs to input and access participant information; Issues WIC foods and benefits to participants; Provides group education using adult learning techniques; Provides client centered, culturally competent, individual assessment and education to low risk clients; Refers high risk clients to professional staff; May assist with interpretation services if necessary; Conducts breastfeeding promotion activities; Makes referrals to medical and social programs and resources; Screens/reviews client records, educates and refers WIC participants for immunizations; Conducts outreach and educational activities to individuals and groups in the community; and In addition to the above duties, one of the following specialty areas will be required responsibilities of the

WIC Nutritional Assistant III:

Provides advanced breastfeeding support after successful completion of a 40-hour lactation education course resulting in a Lactation Educator/Counselor Certificate; Serves as a trainer or mentor by assisting in the training of WIC Nutrition Assistant I's; Functions as sole provider of WIC services in small sites or regularly supervises operations, participant flow and staff assignments in the larger centers in the absence of the supervising nutritionist; Identifies and recommends process improvements to enhance service delivery and participant experience; Prepares administrative reports for the supervisor; and Performs other related duties as required. These are entrance requirements to the exam process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and

EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training, and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities can typically be obtained by: Two (2) years of experience in the WIC Program, PLUS Either demonstration of Lactation certification, or leadership skills;

AND A WIC

Nutrition Assistant Certificate from the State of California.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Trilingual (English, Spanish, Mixteco) Must be willing and able report to the South Oxnard WIC Office Proof of attendance of an accepted 40 hour lactation counseling course, if you do not possess a Lactation certificate

DESIRED:

Extensive experience navigating the

WIC WISE

system Proficient in Teletask Proficient in Microsoft Outlook

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of: community social service resources; general knowledge of WIC participants, their nutritional needs and medical issues. breastfeeding education for WIC population; adult learning theories and techniques used to effectively educate diverse population; counseling methods and client-centered communication techniques; computerized systems used in WIC services; Thorough skills in: organizing, prioritzing, and managing multiple tasks with attention to detail; identifying opportunities for and contributing to continuous process improvement.

Thorough ability to:

Fluently communicate in English/Spanish/Mixteco establish and maintain rapport; communicate clearly and effectively with culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged clients; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public; learn various Internet-based and computer systems; work independently with a high degree of self-motivation and accountability; adapt to changing priorities, workflows, and program needs; apply methodical and organized approach to assigned duties; and communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally, both orally and in writing.

FINAL FILING DATE

Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026. To apply on-line, please refer to our website at hr.venturacounty.gov . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources

• Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

It is essential that you complete all sections of your application supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, if/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION

If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointed by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

• qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing.

The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION

• qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met.

Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process. TRAINING and

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

ORAL EXAMINATION

• 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job.

Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE:

The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. If the T&E replaces the oral exam candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list. If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination may not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% is assigned to each application, and each applicant is placed on the eligible list. Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for up to a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position. For further information about this recruitment, please contact Vivian Merida via email at Vivian.

Merida@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5231.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.