Infant Nutrition Counselor - Bilingual Spanish

Infant Nutrition Counselor - Bilingual Spanish

Salary: $42,914.45 - $52,162.78 Annually Location: Fairfield, CA Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 26-433320-01 Department: Health & Social Services Dept Opening Date: 03/11/2026 Closing Date: 3/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; where they live, learn, work, and play. From our staff to our clients, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.

The Health and Social Services Public Health Division is currently recruiting for one (1) part-time bilingual Spanish position, 30 hours/week.

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THE POSITION

The Infant Nutrition Counselor (INC) bilingual Spanish position provides lactation and breastfeeding information, education, support, and referrals to women participating in the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program. The INC offers peer-based support to mothers and infants (the mom/baby dyad) to encourage successful breastfeeding and promote positive infant nutrition practices.

This class is distinguished from the Health Assistant classification, which primarily performs routine assessments, patient education, and/or technical support functions within one or more public health programs. In contrast, the Infant Nutrition Counselor focuses specifically on providing peer counseling and breastfeeding support services to WIC participants.

The Infant Nutrition Counselor provides individualized support to breastfeeding clients by offering guidance, referrals to WIC and community resources, and facilitating peer support opportunities. Services may include assisting mothers with breastfeeding concerns, providing education on breastfeeding best practices, and connecting families with appropriate health resources. The INC may also serve as a point of contact for breastfeeding support outside of normal business hours.

Infant Nutrition Counselors are trained through the WIC program and work under the guidance and oversight of the Lactation Educator and Counselor classification. INCs are skilled peer counselors who often draw upon their own breastfeeding experiences to provide relatable support, encouragement, and practical guidance to participating mothers.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time regular, part-time, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience: Six months experience of breastfeeding an infant.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.
• May require contact with clients outside of normal duty hours.
• Independent travel required.
• In accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture requirements, all persons appointed to this class are required to attend and pass a 25-hour course titled Loving Support through Peer Counseling provided by the Department of Agriculture within 60 days of appointment to this class. Failure to successfully complete the training may be cause for disciplinary action.

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SELECTION PROCESS

• 3/18/2026 - Deadline to submit application and any required documents.
• Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.
• All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
• Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed.
• Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses.
• Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
• A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
• All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

• Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted.
• All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline.
• Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
• Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EOE/AAPlease note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

• To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
• A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE.
• Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.
• Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score.
• Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score.
• Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

• Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
• This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline.
• Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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01 This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

• I understand the above information. Yes No

02 This position requires bilingual Spanish skills. Applicants who indicate bilingual Spanish skills in their application will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the language indicated.

• Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish? Yes No

03 Please describe any one-on-one support you have given, classes you have taught, and/or support groups you have facilitated in regard to breastfeeding women.

04 Describe your experience breastfeeding your children. Include how long you breastfed your children.

05 Describe any training you have received on breastfeeding or certificates you have received, such as the Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) or Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Loving Support.

06 Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Drivers License? Yes No

07 If you have a valid Drivers License, please provide the State and Drivers License number. If you do not have a valid Drivers License, please write "n/a."

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Employer: Solano County Address: 675 Texas Street Suite 1800 Fairfield, California, 94533 Phone: (707) 784-6170 Website: https://www.solanocounty.gov/