Nutrition Assistant - On-Call (Preferred Amharic, Arabic, Dari, or Haitian/Creole Language Skills)

Job Listing ID:

4469509

Job Title:

Nutrition Assistant - On-Call (Preferred Amharic, Arabic, Dari, or Haitian/Creole Language Skills)

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

04/09/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

20

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

This position is open until filled. For best consideration apply early (Initial review will take place on 04/26/2026 and every other week thereafter) As an on-call employee you may work intermittently, less than 20 hours per week. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) on-call Nutrition Assistant helps families get enrolled in WIC. Nutrition Assistants receive significant training in WIC services. Topics include nutrition, breastfeeding, health screening and participant centered counseling. The Nutrition Assistant weighs and measures participants and does hemoglobin screenings. They complete a health history and review eating patterns. They discuss children's growth and development. They work with families to develop a health and nutrition plan and follow-up activities. In this role, you will facilitate group classes, help connect participants with programs and services in the community, and participate in community outreach activities. This position will serve WIC families from many different traditions, cultures and backgrounds. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills•: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade One (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position Ability to obtain

BLS/ CPR

Certification within 60 days of hire Must pass a reference check. Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills•: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Ability to speak, write and read fluently in English and one of the following languages: Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Haitian/Creole, Language testing is required. Previous experience working with WIC eligible families or programs such as

OHP, SNAP, TANF

Experience in providing nutrition education using motivational interviewing or participant centered skills

Job Classification:

Dietetic Technicians Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certification CPR Certification Compensation

Salary:

$27.08 to $32.94 per Hour Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered:

Sick Leave

Additional Benefit Information:

N/A Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A

Employer Will Perform:

Background Check