WIC Nutritionist, Cypress Station

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview:

The Women Infants and Children (WIC) Nutritionist is responsible for determining WIC Program eligibility of applicants providing counseling and nutrition education to clients 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 also evaluate clients for income and residency requirements perform laboratory evaluations of growth and iron status and do data entry and food benefit issuance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Determines WIC program eligibility of applicants according to Federal State and Local policies based on income anthropometrics blood iron level and nutritional risk
Provides nutrition counseling and breastfeeding promotion and support to low and moderate risk WIC clients
Prescribes supplemental food packages assesses need for breastfeeding support breast pumps or supplies and issues in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assists the Site Supervisor with supervision and recommends improvement in customer service site function and clinic flow
Evaluates and documents the need for Non-Contract formulas requested by WIC clients according to policies
Conducts community outreach and provides appropriate referrals to clients needing services not provided by WIC
Participates in quality assurance activities on a monthly basis

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition Dietetics or related field

Licensure/Certifications:

Valid Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to demonstrate good judgment when needed to resolve client concerns
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to identify customer needs and expectations and respond in a timely and effective manner

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission

Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust

Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission

Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group

Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect

Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner

Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

Uses sound judgment

Self-motivated

Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Language:

Bilingual in English and Spanish

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position grant-funded position
Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm and one Saturday per month
Must be willing to flex work hours when required including weekends
Able to travel within Harris County as needed

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This is an active role with a high level of movement throughout the facility; Some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. This job requires bending and standing for long periods of time.

Work Location:

Harris County Public Health: WIC Cypress Station Clinic 221 FM 1960 West Ste A Houston TX 77090

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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