Nutritionist

Local Agency: 073
Contact: [email protected]
City: San Antonio

Job Description:

• Functions as a Certifying Authority responsible for assessing nutritional risk conditions and determining program eligibility
• Provides individual nutrition counseling and conducts individual and group classes
• Responsible for proper food package issuance, including non-contract formula requests

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Home Economics with a Food and Nutrition major with 24-semester hours credit in Food and Nutrition
• Experience in Public Health (desired)
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred

How to Apply: Send resume to [email protected]
Salary: Based on experience
Closing Date: Open until filled

WIC Nutritionist/WIC Dietician

Local Agency: 010
Contact: [email protected]
City: Sherman/Denison
Phone: 903-893-0131 x1229

Job Description:

This position performs a variety of tasks in connection with WIC clinic operations. Work involves determining applicant eligibility, assigning nutritional risks, prescribing supplemental foods, provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling as well as, education, referrals (as needed) and support for WIC recipients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Science or related field is required.
• Registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is preferred.
• Licensure as a Dietician by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians is preferred.
• Previous experience as a WIC Certifying Authority (CA) is preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record and Liability Insurance.

How to Apply: For a complete job description and application, please visit, https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/hr.openings.

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

RD/WIC Program Integrity Supervisor

Local Agency: 036
Contact: [email protected]
City: San Marcos

Job Description:

Provides high-risk nutrition counseling; approves non-contract formulas after consulting with the doctor and state office, as needed; plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nutrition services in all WIC clinics; provides training and technical assistance to all staff; serves as the Nutrition/Breastfeeding Coordinator and develops and implements the annual plans.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides nutrition services and expertise across all agency clinics: Assesses and counsels clients at high risk for nutritional deficiencies. Develop and implement nutritional education and breastfeeding plans. Approves formulas for participants with special needs. Consults with and coordinates care with physicians and/or other healthcare providers. Develop programs, nutrition education materials, and complete special projects. Provides breastfeeding education, support, problem resolution, and training on breastfeeding equipment/aids.
2. Responsible for the timely completion of assigned WIC Program Functions: Ensures compliance with Quality Management requirements, including self-audits, corrective action plans, training, and meetings. Oversees the WIC certification specialist (WCS) Program, including hiring, training, and continuing education of agency WCSs. Coordinates the initial and ongoing training of WIC staff to ensure compliance with all training requirements. Coordinates agency outreach efforts to promote enrollment of new clients, with special focus on at-risk populations. Provides direct supervision and support to assigned administrative staff, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with program policies and procedures.  
3. Performs participant certification services and thorough documentation: Obtains blood samples and anthropometrics Reviews health history and determines nutritional risk codes; assigns the proper food package for issuance to participants. Reviews and determines the eligibility of participants Counsels individuals and families on nutrition; addresses nutritional concerns and goals of parent/guardian. Provides referrals to other health and social service providers.  
4. Maintains WIC facility to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment: Participates in cleaning restrooms, kitchen/break area, furniture, doors, windows, floors, and equipment. Remove trash to the proper disposal receptacle. Re-stocks supplies such as tissues, towels, soap, and hand sanitizer. Reports facility issues to the supervisor.  
5. Miscellaneous: Represents local agency at the community and state level. Provides outreach and program presentations to the public. Teaches nutrition education classes. Responds to information requests from staff, the State, and the public. Serves as the Nutrition and Breastfeeding Coordinator and develops annual plans. Performs other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is required.
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) is required.
• Three (3) years of nutrition and/or public health experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Work Hours: 2 days, 8 AM - 7 PM; all other days M - F flexible

How to Apply: [email protected]

Salary: $59,196.80 - $74,006.40 Annually

Closing Date: Open until filled

Public Health Dietitian RD

Local Agency: 021
Contact: [email protected]
City: Wichita Falls
Phone: 940-761-7809

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide professional and administrative support in the planning and conducting of public health nutrition services and programs. The Nutrition Education Coordinator is required by State WIC to ensure that a qualified, designated staff administers (plans, implements and evaluates) nutrition education. To assure that nutrition education is planned, scheduled and provided to address the nutritional needs of the program participants. This is accomplished by completing annual plans, ensuring agency and staff compliance, providing staff training and ensuring quality management for WIC nutritional services. The Public Health Dietitian implements procedures to ensure high risk participants receive education and counseling as needed and required by Texas WIC policy and procedures. A Public Health Dietitian will serve as a Preceptor for staff who are in training to become WIC Certification Specialists. The Dietitian also serves on the Quality Management team.

How to Apply: https://munisweb.wichitafallstx.gov/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Salary: $24.03 - $30.05 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled.