SIouxland District Health Nutrition Assistant
Department
Siouxland District Health
Salary
$23.19 - $/hour
Status
FT
Location
Sioux City
Posted
9/15/2025
Summary
Woodbury Conty benefits include: IPERS. Health Insurance with $250/Deductible, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving allowance is negotiable.Siouxland District Health Department offers a wide array of services in a progressive public health environment. Staff have the ability to interact with professionals working in our health promotions, environmental health, infectious disease, epidemiology, preparedness and family and community health areas. SDHD offers an onsite fitness room, involvement in wellness activities and a lactation/relaxation room. Starting salary is offered in a range based on experience along with an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, IPERS and deferred compensation plan. Community opportunities for involvement exist
Essential Functions
The Nutrition Assistant is responsible as the competent professional authority for determination of Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program eligibility and certification following assessment of individual anthropometric, biochemical and dietary data. The Nutrition Assistant will provide nutrition assessment, education, referral, care coordination services and tailor the WIC food prescription to meet individual nutrition needs of the participant. Promotion and support will be provided to breastfeeding woman, their infants and breastfeeding efforts. Nutrition services will be provided to Maternal Child Adolescent Health and other SDHD public health programming. Applications will be accepted until position filled.Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability
Must possess a high school diploma, or GED. Some post-secondary education or training in a health or nutrition field is recommended. Minimum of two years of related work in a professional setting. Mandatory Child and Adult Reporter Training required or obtain within 6 months of employment. Computer skills required. Must have valid Driver License, ability to obtain car insurance at agency-specified liability level and reliable transportation. Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.
Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses
Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, a physical exam and drug screening test prior to employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
Deadline for receipt of applications: Monday at 4:30 pm September 29th, 2025 or until position filled.A completed County application form, a resume, a copy of transcripts or diploma are required.
Applicants for employment should contact the Human Resources Dept., Room 701, of the Woodbury County Court House between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for further information.
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