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96-927,�� ,.� � �.-.. , � , � � �-�� � _ , -. �� �,M�r�U� $1�y ip� PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented Referred To Committee Date 1 2 3 4 5 An Administrative Resolution establishing the rates of pay for Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Spanish/English and Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Hmong/English in the Salary Plan and Rates of Compensation Resolution. 6 RESOLVED, that the rates of pay for the titles of Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual 7 Spanish/English and Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual HmongBnglish be set at the rate set forth in 8 Grade 22, Section I D 2, of the Technical Standard Ranges in the Salary Plan and Rates of 9 Compensation: and be it 10 FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution sha11 take effect and be in force on the first pay 11 period after the passage and approval of this resolution. FURTHER RESOLVED, since these are official positions in the City of Saint Paul, they must be maintained by the County if there is a future merger. � � V`�-�'-�L Requested by Department ot OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES By: ��. � �� Form Approved by City Attorney B ���`�� `-� `� ( `�-� 1 6 Adopted by Council: Date � l Adoption Certified by Council Secr _. ry gy� � J -._ � ,.,�• �_ Apprwed by Mayor: Date �' � S4 � t BY / `� K Council File # qL - �� � Green Sheet # 35817 � � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council B �L lC � G ST �����2�,��� `�� DEPARTV1E�TfOFFICE1COl3NC1L: DATE INITIATED GREEN SHEET �_No::-assi�.�-,°.- Human Resources �- COI�'CACTPER$O�i&PAONE: p [�i`['CIALlDATE IVITIAClDATE JO�Ill 5'110C�e}' 266-6482 .�j- pSSTGN 1_DEPAATMENT DI . 72- ( 5_CITY COUNCIL ll Mllt Patiffi 266-6485 YU 2_CITY ATTORNEY 6_ CITY CLEAK FOR � UDGET DIR. FIN & M6T. SERVICE DIR. �1liST BE ON COUNCIL �GEVDA BY (DATE) ROUTL�G MAYOR (OR ASS . CNIL SERV[CE COMMISSION ORDER TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of a resolution establishing the rate of pay far the Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Spanish/English and Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Hmong/English classes, located in the Office of Public Health, in Grade 22 of the Technical Standazd Ranges. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: PLANNING COMMISSION _CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION 1 Has this person/Srtn ever woxked under a contract for this deparhnent? C1B COMMII'TEE Yes No STAFF _ 2. Has this perso�/firm ever been a city employee� DISTRICT COURT Yes No SUPPORTS WH[CH COl1NCIL OBIECTNE? 3 Does this person/firtn possess a skiil not normally possessed by any current ciry employee? Yes No Explain all yes answers on separa[e shee[ and a[tach [o �reen shee[ INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTiJNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why): The Office of Public Health receives grant money from the State of Minnesota to administer the WIC program to citizens in need of nutrition assistance. Many of the individuals served by the WIC program speak only Spanish or Hmong. Therefore, in order to better serve their customers, the WIC program xequires Nutrition Assistants who are fluent in the Spanish and Hmong languages. ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED The nutritional needs and concerns of persons only familiar with the Spanish and Hmong languages will be addressed. DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED: �'-��°{�°^'�� ``����`�� �$�� ;-.V � � � " JUL 24 1996 None. DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: � � Clients versed in only Spanish and Hmong languages would not be well served. TOTAL AMOUNT OF'I'RANSACTIOA': S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED: FUNDING SOURCE: ACTIVITY NUMBER: ' FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIl� F \CLASS\MILTINUTASST.GRN OFFICE OF I-NMAN RFSOURCES Iohn Hamilton, Direcmr CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor Diane Holmgren �c Hea1W r � Mil Patka Iiuman Resources l � � - 1 �� Telephone: 612-266-6500 TDD/TIY• 612•2666501 7obline: 612-26G6502 Fac.dmile: 6Z2-292-7656 i ,. � TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Hmong/English Nutrition Assistant I- BilinguaJ Spanish/English We think our different approach to the Nutrition Assistant I job specs. will make things simpler for the candidates and for us. We're going to change the m;n;mum qualifications for the Nutrition Assistant I job specification and create two new titles: Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Hmong/English Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual SpanishiEnglish Attached are copies of these revised class specifications for your review. Please notify us within twenty days of receipt of this memo if you wish to discuss these changes. If we don't hear from you within that time frame, we'll assume agreement and proceed with the process. I hereby waive the time remaining on this twenty day notice for the purpose of changing the minimum qualificarions for the current Nutrition Assistant I job specification and creating two new classes: Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Hmong/English and Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Spanish/English. April 25, 1996 400 City Ha7lAnnee 25 A'e¢ Fowrh Sveet SaituPav;M'uuusaia SSZ02-1631 Twenty Day Notice - Nutrition Assistant I Diane Holmgren Date OFFICfl OF HUMAN RESOURCES John Hwuiltan, Direcmr � � — � �� C1TY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor aoo c:ryxau.� 25 Wea Forwrh Sveet SaintPau,M(nnesom 55102-Z63I Te7ephone.� 612d66b500 ZDD/ZZY 612-266-6501 Jobline: 612-266-6502 Facsimile: 6Z2-292-7656 Apri125, 1996 Mr. Jerry Serfling, Asst. Director AFSCME District Council #14, Loca1 1842 300 Hardman Avenue South, Suite 2 South Saint Paul, MN 55075-2469 Jerry: We think our new approach to the Nutrition Assistant I job specs. will make things simpler for the candidates and for us. We're going to change the minimum qualifications for the Nutrition Assistant I job specification and create two new titles: Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Hmong/English Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual SpanishJEngiish Attached are copies of these revised class specifications for your review. Please notify us within twenty days of receipt of this memo if you wish to discuss these changes. If we don't heaz from you within that time frame, we'll assume agreement and proceed with the process. Sincerely, � , �'lX// Milt Patka Human Resource Specialist �. I hereby waive the time remaining on this twenty day notice for the purpose of changing the mininum qualifications for the current Nutrition Assistant I job specification and creating two new classes: Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Hmong/English and Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Spanish/English. erry Serfling Date PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: CODE: 351A BU: 02 EFFECTIVE: g � _ q � � NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- SILINGUAL HMONG/ENGLISH DESCRIPTION OF WORK General Statement of Duties Per£orms technical work in assisting in carrying out the nutrition program of the Public Health Department; and performs related duties as required. SllP ervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a Nutrition/WIC program supervisor. Sunervision Exercised: None. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. Performs health and nutrition screening tests according to standard procedures including height and weight measurements, head circumference, blood pressure, hemoglobin, hematocrit, erythrocyte protoporpherin, serum cholesterol, cardiovascular risk factor questionnaire, dietary evaluation, and socio-economic evaluation. Assesses an individual's health and nutrition status based on data from the health and nutrition screening. Develops and implements individualized patient care plans for those persons determined to be at medical or nutritional risk based on data from the health and nutrition screening. Monitors and re-evaluate clients' health and nutritional status on an ongoing basis. Issues vouchers for appropriate supplemental foods zo nutrition program paxticipants. Provides nutrition information via group and one-to-one counseling to clients in a clinic setting. Provides nutrition information to community groups. Make referrals to appropriate agencies in the community, Follows up on special client/or program problems encountered in the clinic or community. (continued on reverse side� NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL HMONG/ENGLISH Page 2 PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL HMONG/ENGLISH Q� � G�� � � Assists in analyzing community nutrition needs and the effectiveness of nutrition programs by reporting observations and impressions. Uses bilingual or multilingual language skills to serve clients and the public as required. Assists in the training of new nutrition assistants by orienting them to clinic procedures. Enters data accurately, either on computer input forms or directly into computer, and corrects input problems. Ensures that needed patient files, supplies and equipment are available at clinics sites. Assists with filing and other clerical duties as needed to keep the clinic organized and operating smoothly. Keeps knowledge of nutrition theory and practices current by attending workshops and inservice training programs. Drives and transports nutrition equipment to and from clinics or off-site presentations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of nutrition needs and development. Considerable ability to related and communicate with individuals and groups, including bilingual and multilingual language usage. Working ability to perform duties independently. Working ability to repeatedly lift and weigh children in clinics to do blood tests on infants, children and adults; and to load nutrition equipment into vehicles and safely transport to clinics or off-site presentations. Some ability to evaluate and solve clinic and/or program related problems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bacheloz's degree in Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from a college or university accredited by the Association of Colleges and Schools; or a bachelor's degree in Home Economics with emphasis in nutrition as de£ined by the Minnesota Department of Health WIC program; or any other nutrition related bachelor's degree that is acceptable to the state WIC program; or a registered Dietetic Technician, or eligible to be registexed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or a Licensed Practical Nurse (licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing to practice practical nursing NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL HMONG/ENGLISH Page 3 PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL HMONG/ENGLISH Q` t �► 1 t. pursuant to Minnesota statutes, sections 148.171 to 148.285). (No substitution for education or language requirement), Must possess a valid Minnesota Class C driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations within the two year period prior to the date of appointment (suspensions £or parking related offenses excluded). A11 candidates must be bilingual with the ability to speak Hmong fluently and to read, write and speak English well. Within 30 days of hire, an employee shall enroll in the state WIC self-study course and pass the final examination within 5 1/2 months of the starting date. NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL HMONG/ENGLISH PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: CODE: 364A BU: 02 EFFECTIVE: Q � � �� — Ir NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH DESCRIPTION OF WORK General Statement of Duties Perfosms technical woxk in assisting in carrying out the nutrition program of the Public Health Department; and performs related duties as required. Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a Nutrition/WIC program supervisor. Sunervision Exercised: None. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. Performs health and nutrition screening tests according to standard procedures including height and weight measurements, head circumference, blood pressure, hemoglobin, hematocrit, erythrocyte protoporpherin, serum cholesterol, cardiovascular risk factor questionnaire, dietary evaluation, and socio-economic evaluation. Assesses an individual's health and nutrition status based on data from the health and nutrition screening. Develops and implements individualized patient care plans for those persons determined to be at medical or nutritional risk based on data from the health and nutrition screening. Monitors and re-evaluate clients' health and nutritional status on an ongoing basis. Issues vouchers for appYOpriate supplemental £oods to nutrition progxam participants. Provides nutrition information via group and one-to-one counseling to clients in a clinic setting. Provides nutrition information to community groups. Make referrals to appropriate agencies in the community. Follows up on special client/or program problems encountered in the clinic or community. (continued on reverse side) NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH Page 2 PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: NITTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH d/ < <f l Assists in analyzing community nutrition needs and the effectiveness of nutrition programs by reporting observations and impressions. Uses bilingual or multilingual language skills to serve clients and the public as required. Assists in the training of new nutrition assistants by orienting them to clinic procedures. Enters data accurately, either on computer input forms or directly into computer, and corrects input problems. Ensures that needed patient files, supplies and equipment are available at clinics sites. Assists with filing and other clerical duties as needed to keep the clinic organized and operating smoothly. Keeps knowledge of nutrition theory and practices current by attending workshops and inservice training programs. Drives and transports nutrition equipment to and from clinics or off-site presentations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of nutrition needs and development. Considerable ability to related and communicate with individuals and groups including bilingual and multilingual language usage. Working ability to perform duties independently. Working ability to repeatedly lift and weigh children in clinics to do blood tests on infants, children and adults; and to load nutrition equipment into vehicles and safely transport to clinics or off-site presentations. Some ability to evaluate and solve clinic and/or program related problems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from a college or university accredited by the Association of Colleges and Schools; or a bachelor's degree in Home Economics with emphasis in nutrition as defined by the Minnesota Depaztment o£ Health WIC program; or any other nutrition related bachelor's degree that is acceptable to the state WIC program; or a registered Dietetic Technician, or eligible to be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or a Licensed Practical Nurse (licensed by the Minnesota Board of Nursing to practice practical nursing NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL SPANISH/EN6LISH PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS: NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH Page 3 `�C -9�.�1 pursuant to Minnesota statutes, section 148.171 to 148.285). (No substitution for education or language requirement). Must possess a valid Minnesota Class C driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations within the two year period prior to the date of appointment (suspensions for parking related offenses excluded). All candidates must be bilingual and able to read, write and speak both English and Spanish fluently. Within 30 days of hire, an employee self-study course and pass the final the starting date. sha11 enroll in the state WIC examination within 5 1/2 months of NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH ��1����� � _���� TITLE OF CIASS: NUTRITION ASSISTANT I DESCRIPTION OF WORK CODE: 066A BU: oz EFFECTIVE: 07/06/90 9 C -9}1 General Statement of Duties: Performs technical vork in assisting in carzying out the nutrition program of the Division of Public Health; and performs related duties as required. Sunervision Received: Works under the general supervision of a professional nutritionist. � �upervision Exercised; None. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. Performs health and nutritional screening indices according to standard procedures including height and weight measurements, head circumference, blood pressure, hemoglobin, hematocrit, erythrocyte, protoporpherin, serum cholesterol, cardiovascular risk factor questionnaire, dietary evaluation, and socio-economic evaluation. Assesses an individual's health and nutritional status based on data from the health and nutrition screening. Develops and implements individualized patient care plans for those persons determined to be at high medical or nutritional zisk based on data from the health and nutrition screening. Monitors and reevaluates client's medical and nutritional status on an ongoing basis. Issues vouchers from appropriate supplemental foods to nutrition program participants. Provides nutrition information via group and one-to-one counseling to clients in a clinic setting. Provides nutrition infoxmation to community groups. Makes referrals to appzopriate agencies in the community. Follows up on special client and/or program problems encountered in the clinic or community. Assists in analyzing community nutrition needs and the effectiveness of nutrition programs by reporting observations and impressions. Assists in the training of new nntrition assistants by orienting them to clinic (continued on reverse side) NUTRITION ASSISTANT I Page 2 NUTRITION ASSISTANT I procedures. Completes computer forms and follows up on and eorrects input problems, Ensures that needed patient £iles, supplies, snd equipment are available at clinic sites. Keeps knowledge of nutrition theory and practices current by attending workshops and inservice training programs. - Drives and transports nutrition equipment to and from clinics or off-site presentations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Working knowledge of nutritional needs and development. Considerable ability to relate and communicate with individuals and groups. Working ability to perform duties independently. Working ability to repeatedly lift and weigh children in clinics and to load nutrition equipment into vehicles and safely transport to clinics or off-site presentations. Some ability to evaluate and solve clinic and/or program related problems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Sciences, Co�unity Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public liealth Nutrition from a college or university accredited by the Association of Colleges and Schools; or a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics with Emphasis in Nutrition, as defined by the lSinnesota Department of Health WIC program (no substitution for education); must possess a valid Minnesota Class C driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license, with no suspensions or revocations vithin the two-year period prior to the date of appointment (suspensions for parking-related offenses excluded). NUTRITION ASSISTANT I q�- 4�.'� From: NancyMderson To: JaniceR Date: 8/26/96 2:37pm Subject: Amended Resolution (Janice, were you okay with the language Ilisted below that I sent to you previously. If I don't hear from you by the end of today, I wili assume so and process the resolution). Hi Janice: I never received your amended tanguage for 96-927 from the August 14th Councit Meefing: (establishing the rates of pay for Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Spanish/English and Nutrition Assistant I- Bilingual Hmong/English in the salary plan and rates of Compensation resolution. From your conversation in the meeting, would this amendment be okay: Further resolved, since these are critical positions in the City of Saint Paul, they must be maintained by the County, if fhere is a future merger, Please let me know today if this amendment is okay — otherwise, please provide me with the language that is accurate. THANKS!!