Job Posting 1
Job Title: WIC Assistant Director
Local Agency: 76
Contact/E-mail: Rita Portlock
City: Pampa, Dalhart, Dumas, Borger, or Perryton
Phone: 325-260-8756 or 325-893-4552
Job Description: Under the direction of the WIC Director provides oversight management of multiple WIC clinic sites in the Texas Panhandle area. Performs administrative duties involved in operation of WIC clinic sites, including managing people, planning, organizing, implementing program services in compliance with WIC federal and state policies.
Essential Duties:
Administers the program in accordance with federal, state and local standards
Supervises subordinates and the activities of the area clinics
Hires and trains clinic staff to implement program’s policies and procedures for nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and community outreach activities
Assists Quality Assurance Coordinator in quality assurance activities
Determines topics for staff development and provides staff meetings/trainings
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Federal, State and local guidelines for WIC program
Ability to interpret and apply program policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Knowledge of nutrition education and Public Health Administration
Must have excellent management, supervisory and leadership skills
Possess basic computer knowledge
Possess ability to evaluate community needs for WIC services
Must have ability to communicate effectively with people of all education levels, with knowledge in basic counseling/teaching techniques
Ability to train and evaluate staff
Extensive travel: May average over 1,000 miles per month
Minimum Qualifications :
3 years of WIC management experience Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours of nutrition from an accredited college or university AND Two years of full-time paid experience as nutritionist, dietitian, extension agent,
OR Current registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration will satisfy the educational requirements
OR 12 graduate semester hours of course work in foods and nutrition or public health from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience
Must comply with State WIC policy regarding employee immunization requirements
Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage
How to Apply: Fax resume to efax 214-703-1423 or 325-893-4044. Apply at www.outreachhealth.com/employment.asp. Job may not be listed, but you can still complete application. Call for questions: 325-893-4552 or 325-260-8756
Salary: $24.75 hourly, more depending on experience
Closing: Open until filled
Job Posting 2
Job Title: Nutritionist
Local Agency: 44
Contact/E-mail: Esmeralda Meza, WIC Director
City: Del Rio
Phone: 830-774-8605
Job Description: Under the general supervision of the WIC Director, certifies nutritional risk for WIC participants, prescribes food packages required for deficiencies, provides individual counseling on nutrition and health topics, obtains height, weight and hematological measurements and teaches nutrition education and breastfeeding classes in clinic sites. Prepares annual Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Plan, and Self-Audits. Oversees the Certifying Authorities and reports to the Director. Ensures compliance with City and State policies under different functions, as applicable. Performs other related duties as required.
Essential Functions:
Functions as Certifying Authority (CA) by certifying and providing concise, relevant individual counseling for WIC participants.
Provides nutrition education to WIC participants including counseling on basic nutrition to improve health, cooking skills, chronic disease prevention, and specific nutrition risk conditions of pregnant women, infants and children.
Interviews and assesses WIC program applicants to determine eligibility based on defined nutritional risk criteria.
Assesses health history, growth patterns, weight gain patterns, iron status and dietary adequacy.
Provides individual nutrition counseling for low and moderate risk WIC participants per State WIC policies.
Refers high-risk participants to the Registered Dietitian for counseling.
Determines the appropriate WIC food package prescriptions for WIC participants.
Approves issuance of specified non-contract formulas to WIC participants.
Teaches nutrition education classes in group setting using approved lesson plans as outlined in current Nutrition Education Plan.
Reads immunization records and refers participants to appropriate immunization sources.
Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of WIC nutrition services, ensuring compliance with State, Federal and local policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge of nutrition in the area of maternal and pediatric nutrition and WIC nutrition policies and procedures.
Travels to other clinic sites for the purpose of delivering WIC services.
Travels to trainings and meetings as required by WIC state agency.
Participates and assists with the planning of health fairs and other outreach activities.
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in human nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or home economics with 24 semester hour’s credit in human food and nutrition or related courses.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Federal, State and local guidelines for WIC program. Ability to interpret and apply program policies, procedures and rules and regulations.
Knowledge in current nutrition topics that are pertinent to job duties and tasks.
Skill in operating office equipment to include personal computer, network computer, 10-key calculator, typewriter, fax, copy machine, printer, and scanner. Knowledge in computer software programs to include Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Knowledge in operating the following medical devices; Hematocrit machine of choice, adult and infant scales (digital included) and measuring boards.
Ability to speak to persons in groups.
Ability to supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports.
Demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication. Ability to communicate information to others in a culturally sensitive manner.
Ability to build rapport with public, vendors and employees.
Strongly prefer bilingual in Spanish and English, but not required.
Other: Current Texas Driver’s License required. Provide and maintain current immunization record as required by WIC State Policy. Due to State requirements, college transcripts required with application. State WIC Agency determines if applicant qualifies for the position.
How to Apply: Job application available online through City of Del Rio webpage. Submit application to Human Resources department.
Salary: Based on experience
Closing: Open until filled
Job Posting 3
Job Title: Nutritionist/Clinic Supervisor-Regular Full-Time
Local Agency: 76
Contact/E-mail: Bonnye Warminski
City: Pampa
Phone: 806-665-11182
Job Description:
A Nutritionist performs nutrition assessments and counseling based upon information gathered by interviewing participants, obtaining and assessing blood samples, obtaining and assessing height and weight measurements, evaluating nutrition risk, and helping facilitate the client's choices regarding parenting and nutrition habits.
Nutritionists teach as well as monitor the teaching of nutrition education classes.
Nutritionists also encourage breastfeeding by promoting a supportive environment, presenting lessons, interacting with citizens, answering questions, and determining participants' understanding when necessary.
This position is a supervisory position overseeing one employee and operations of 3 satellite clinics and one main site with a combined caseload of of 549 participants.
Other duties performed as assigned.
WIC Supervisory experience is preferred, but willing to train.
Bi-lingual preferred.
Required: Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Food Science or Home Economics with 24 or more semester hours in food and nutrition. Must have a valid Texas Driver's license, comply with State of Texas driving laws, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
How to Apply: Apply online at www.outreachhealth.com Contact Bonnye Warminski, Assistant Director for more information.
Salary: Based on experience
Closing: Open until filled
Job Posting 4
Job Title: Nutritionist/ Clinic Supervisor
Local Agency: 76
Contact/E-mail: Bonnye Warminski
City: Dalhart
Phone: 806-249-5523
Job Description:
Performs nutritional assessments and counseling based upon information gathered by interviewing participants, obtaining and assessing blood samples, obtaining and assessing height and weight measurements, evaluating nutritional risk, and helping facilitate the client's choices regarding parenting and nutrition habits.
Nutritionists teach as well as monitor the teaching of nutrition education classes.
Nutritionists also encourage breastfeeding by promoting a supportive environment, presenting lessons, interacting with citizens, answering questions and determining participants' understanding when necessary.
This position is a supervisory position overseeing one employee and operations of 3 satellite clinics and one main site with a combines caseload of 549 participants.
Other duties performed as assigned.
WIC Supervisory experience is preferred, but willing to train.
Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritioal Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Food Sciences or Home Economics with 24 or more semester hours in food and nutrition.
Must have a valid Texas Driver's license, comply with State of Texas driving laws and maintain as acceptable driving record.
How to Apply: Please complete an online application to www.outreachhealth.com Please submit resume's and cover letters to: Bonnye Warminski, Assistant WIC Director bonnye.warminski@outreachhealth.com.
Salary: Based on experience
Closing: Open until filled
Job Posting 5
Job Title: WIC Supervisor/Nutritionist
Local Agency: 36
Contact/E-mail: Nevin Cunningham
City: San Marcos
Phone: 512-393-8060
Job Description:
- Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned clinic operations for the City’s WIC Department;
monitors and ensures clinic compliance with regulatory requirements;
- provides nutritional counseling;
- conducts clinical testing and analysis;
- provides breastfeeding education and support;
- participates in community outreach activities;
- and supervises assigned personnel
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or related field is required. The following will substitute: Home Economics with 12+ hours of nutrition courses, DTR, RN, LVN, or other degreed professional (with state approval) with 12+ hours of nutrition courses.
- Two (2) years related experience is required.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
- Proof of required immunizations or obtain upon employment.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
How to Apply: A City of San Marcos on-line application is required. Visit https://jobs.sanmarcostx.gov and select 'Search Postings' to apply and/or to obtain the complete job description. You may attach a copy of your resume/cover letter at time of application. You should receive an online confirmation once you have successfully submitted your application.
Salary: $2,790 - $2,930 monthly
Closing: Open until filled
Job Posting 6
Job Title: Site Supervisor
Local Agency: 48
Contact/E-mail: Jolene Norbert-Harrell
City: Houston
Phone: 713-439-6145
Job Description: Under the supervision of the WIC Field Supervisor, the WIC Site Supervisor functions as the program manager for the assigned WIC Sites and surrounding area. The Site Supervisor performs personnel management duties, determines program eligibility of WIC applicants, provides nutrition education to individuals and groups, assures site compliance with State and Federal policies and procedures and coordinates the WIC Program with other community programs to enhance services to clients.
How to Apply: Visit www.hcphes.org Click on jobs to view positions for Nutrition and WIC Services Complete an application online by clicking on the Application and Instructions link.
Salary: Based on experience
Closing: Open until filled
Job Posting 7
Job Title: WIC Nutritionist
Local Agency: 48
Contact/E-mail: Jolene Norbert-Harrell
City: Houston
Phone: 713-439-6195
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the WIC Nutritionist is responsible for determining WIC Program eligibility of applicants, providing counseling and nutrition education to client individually or in groups, assigning food package prescriptions, evaluating the need for special formulas and participating in quality assurance activities on a monthly basis. At times the Nutritionist will evaluate clients for income and residency requirements, perform laboratory evaluations of growth and iron status and do data entry and food benefit issuance.
How to Apply: Visit www.hcphes.org Click on jobs to view positions for Nutrition and WIC Services Complete an application online by clicking on the Application and Instructions link.
Salary: Based on experience
Closing: Open until filled
Job Posting 8
Job Title: Nutrition Specialist: High Risk Registered Dietitian - 110826P
Local Agency: 48
Contact/E-mail: Aleatha Draine
City: Houston
Phone: 713-439-6131
Job Description:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Registered Dietitian (RD) (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics /Commission on Dietetic Registration) or Registered Dietitian Eligible (RDE) and successfully writes the Registration Examination within 6 months of hire.
LICENSE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Dietitian by the State of Texas within 6 months of hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Two years or more of professional experience as either a Registered Dietitian or a Nutritionist in a public health setting (hospital, business, nursing home, school or private practice) is required. Previous experience in a clinical setting, especially WIC, is highly desirable. COMPUTER PROFICIENCY: Experience with computer data entry and retrieval is preferred, but not required.
Basic proficiency in Windows, MS Office Word and Outlook is required. SPECIAL SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES: Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups both in writing and orally. Ability to speak Spanish is desirable. Transportation and a valid driver’s license are required for regular travel between WIC locations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee must be in good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position. Employee works under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist: Outreach and participates as a member of the WIC Administrative team. Employee must have an excellent working knowledge of WIC Policies and Procedures as well as Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services Policies and Procedures. The employee must be able to make practical application of nutrition knowledge to meet everyday demands. He/She must work independently; use initiative and creativity and use own discretion in handling day to day activities. Reference manuals on WIC Program and Harris County PHES policies and procedures are available at all sites and the Nutrition Specialist RD will be expected to be familiar with and use these references in the course of his/her work.
How to Apply: Go to: http://www.harriscountytx.gov/HRRM/jobapplications.aspx Follow instructions on how to apply.
Salary: Based on experience
Closing: Open until filled
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