Nutritionist - Grant Funded
About The Position
Under direction, is responsible for supervising and directing the operation of a clinic and/or program site of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned personnel. This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy. SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition or Home Economics with a Food and Nutrition major (24 semester hours credit in Human Food and Nutrition).
- No substitutions of experience in lieu of education allowed due to State WIC requirements.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English & Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Plans and assists in the development of various nutrition education programs designed to promote optimum health through the understanding and daily practice of basic nutrition principles.
- Conducts evaluations of nutritional status based on interpretation of recognized signs and symptoms of malnutrition and dietary deficiencies and formulates and establishes programs of prevention and control.
- Provides advice and consultation regarding the implementation of therapeutic diets prescribed by physicians for individual patients.
- Provides nutritional consultation services in health unit activities, including staff education.
- Provides nutritional consultation and guidance to individuals and groups during clinic activities.
- Assesses patient eligibility for program services.
- Provides nutrition counseling for participants eligible for the project.
- Coordinates activities of the assigned staff to maintain optimal workflow in the clinic or service site.
- Prepares material for presentations.
- Plans scheduling of participants and monitors caseload at assigned clinic or site.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
