Temporary - WIC Nutritionist

WIC Nutritionist

Under close supervision, this position provides the delivery of health nutrition services for designated clinic.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Delivers group and individual nutrition and breastfeeding education according to agency approved Nutrition Education Plan.
• Performs participant income and health screenings, including obtaining , residency, and health history; measuring height, weight and length of WIC client; plotting on growth grid; calculating income and BMI; performing finger stick; and determining conditions of nutritional need.
• Prescribes supplemental food package, assess need for breastfeeding pumps and supplies, and issues in accordance with Federal, State and Local policies and procedures.
• Screens immunization record to obtain immunization status.
• Refers participants to appropriate community, health and human service resources as needed.
• Issues and maintains inventory of returned formula, breast pumps and supplies, and educational material according to policy.
• Participates in assigned health fairs, community events and projects and makes presentations to groups as assigned.
• Prepares bulletin boards with nutrition messages according to agency approved Nutrition Education Plan.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, City, and Local policies and regulations that pertain to WIC services.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of nutrition, breastfeeding physiology, anatomy, and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of public health programs, social services and client needs.
• Skill in providing nutrition and breastfeeding education and excellent customer service and support.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, organizing and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas, effectively, clearly and concisely with others.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds; managers, co-workers, and members of the public and professional groups.

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Food and Nutrition.

• Valid Class C Texas Driver License.
• Completion of all required WIC modules during the probationary period.

Customer service skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish Ability to work outside of 8 AM- 5 PM, and some weekends

Experience communicating effectively and teaching classes

Proficiency in using computer applications

Austin Public Health

This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan. Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health's website.

This job posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the Job Posting Close Date listed.

This posting is only required to stay open for 7 days and may close any time thereafter.

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A complete City of Austin employment application is required to apply. Please provide dates (month and year) for each job history entry. While a resume may be required, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

An assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

Applicants will be notified via e-mail of important information regarding application status. Please ensure your email address and contact information is current and correct.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.

Salary Range is $23.76 - $27.32

This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, paid sick leave, vacation and personal time, and a retirement plan.

Bastrop WIC (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri):605 Old Austin Hwy, Bastrop, TX 78602

Elgin WIC Wednesdays: 218 S Main St, Elgin, TX 78621

Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM…