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The Napa Valley Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. County of Napa as an Employer As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE . The Position This position is assigned to the Public Health division of the Health and Human Services Agency. An incumbent in this classification will be required to perform direct client services within assigned program area(s) requiring the application of core principles and methods of nutrition and breastfeeding education, counseling, and support. The WIC program provides supplemental nutrition assistance and breastfeeding education for women, infants, and children under five years of age. The WIC Nutrition Assistant I/II position is under the general direction of the WIC Coordinator/Nutrition Supervisor. The principal functions of the position are to perform nutrition assessments, determine WIC eligibility, and to provide nutrition and breastfeeding education to WIC program participants individually and in groups and performing related duties as required. The ideal candidate will be able to provide excellent client centered services and have an interest and passion for supporting the nutrition and breastfeeding needs of women and children. Vacancies may be filled at either the I or II level depending on education and experience. Bilingual Spanish skills are required. Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: WIC Nutrition Assistant I ( $ 28. 64 - $33.89 Hourly) Experience : S ome experience working in a related health or public assistance program assignment. Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. License or Certificate * : Certification as a W IC Nutrition A ssistant from the California Department of Public Health is required within one year of employment. Failure to obtain certification within one year of employment may result in an extension or probation and/or release during the probationary period. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. WIC Nutrition Assistant II ( $ 30. 53 - $ 36.12 Hourly) Experience: One (1) year/twenty-six (26) full pay periods of experience as a WIC Nutrition Assistant I in Napa County or equivalent classification in another California Social/Human Services Department. Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. License or Certificate*: Certification as a WIC Nutrition Assistant from the California Department of Public Health is required. Certification as a Lactation Educator is required. Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. * Any license , certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position . The Recruitment Process Application Deadline 5:00pm PDT September 25, 2023 Application Screening Week of September 25, 2023 Supplemental Question Scoring By October 2, 2023 Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interview Week of October 16, 2023 Bilingual Skills Examination Week of October 23, 2023 Candidates who pass the oral panel interview will be invited to take an oral and written bilingual skills examination. Establish Eligible List By November 13, 2023 Candidates who pass the bilingual examination will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time. Example of Duties View the full job description including the example of duties for WIC Nutrition Assistant I HERE and WIC Nutrition Assistant II HERE. Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). Benefits Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE . ADA Accommodation Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303. Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION SALARY - Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO - Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees: https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION PHYSICAL STANDARDS - Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination. FINGERPRINTING - All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted. SELECTION PROCESS - FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam. Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2023 5:00 PM Pacific