Temporary - WIC Nutritionist

City of Austin•Elgin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, this position provides the delivery of health nutrition’s 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. This position will assess income and nutritional needs to determine eligibility. Deliver group and individual nutrition and breastfeeding education according to program plan. Perform screening which includes identification, residence, and health history. Assign food packages, issue benefits and conduct nutritional presentations.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Delivers group and individual nutrition and breastfeeding education according to agency approved Nutrition Education Plan.
Performs participant income and health screenings, including obtaining ID, 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.