TALHO_Logo2.jpg

TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Title: Nutrition Specialist [Full Time] Location: Waco, Texas - Waco-McLennan County Health District, Health Services, WIC Program Date Posted: August 18, 2010
Closing Date: Until Filled

Hiring Salary: $1,050.27 - $1,299.84 / Bi-wkly
REQ#: 7909 — 1 Position(s)
Supervisor:Daniels
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Maybe required to report to Health District during emergency events as ordered by the Director.

Job Description:

Certify applicants for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) eligibility by obtaining and evaluating medical history, evaluating nutritional data, and performing routine patient measurement and conducting other nutrition assessment activities. Provide nutrition counseling and education. Coordinate and teach nutrition classes. Conduct surveys to determine educational needs. Develop and coordinate nutritional care plans and other reports related to educational and special service referrals. Perform breastfeeding promotion and outreach activities. Perform supervisory and clerical duties as needed, such as program screening, performing data entry and supervising daily operations of clinic. Knowledge of Public Health Nutrition with an emphasis on Maternal and Child Nutrition. Plan and write or assist with the development of the local nutrition education and breastfeeding education plan. Primarily works in a climate controlled office or clinical environment. Exposed to communicable disease on a daily basis.

Requirements: Drivers License: Valid Class C Texas DL


Education: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Nutrition Sciences, Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition. If degree is in Home Economics, must have 24 semester hour credit in food and nutrition.
Experience: Two years of relative work experience is required. Computer skills desired.
Certifications: No certifications required.
Testing: No testing required.
Physical Demands: Light

DESIRED: Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) is desired.

How to Apply: Applications and additional information is available at:
CITY OF WACO, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL, FIRST FLOOR, 300 AUSTIN AVE.
Or click here for a job application.
Additional information is available on the City Services website.

"EEO"