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PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented
Referred To
Committee Date
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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.
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Requested by Department ot
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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Form Approved by City Attorney
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ORDER
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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: �'-��°{�°^'�� ``����`�� �$��
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None.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED:
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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�
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OFFICE OF I-NMAN RFSOURCES
Iohn Hamilton, Direcmr
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
Diane Holmgren
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� Mil Patka
Iiuman Resources
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Telephone: 612-266-6500
TDD/TIY• 612•2666501
7obline: 612-26G6502
Fac.dmile: 6Z2-292-7656
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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 � � — �
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C1TY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Mayor
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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,
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Milt Patka
Human Resource Specialist
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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
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PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS:
NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL HMONG/ENGLISH Q� � G��
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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
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PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS:
NUTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL HMONG/ENGLISH Q`
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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 � � ��
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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
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PROPOSED TITLE OF CLASS:
NITTRITION ASSISTANT I- BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH d/
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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
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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
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TITLE OF CIASS:
NUTRITION ASSISTANT I
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
CODE: 066A
BU: oz
EFFECTIVE: 07/06/90
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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
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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
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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!!