WIC Nutritionist

Galveston County Health District•Texas City, TX

About The Position

Galveston County Health District is hiring a WIC Nutritionist to provide nutrition education, counseling, and support to individuals and families participating in the WIC Program. The position helps participants make informed nutrition choices, determines program eligibility, issues food benefits, and supports community outreach to promote healthy families. The Nutritionist assesses nutritional needs and risk factors according to Texas WIC guidelines, provides individualized counseling, and delivers nutrition education at clinics and community locations. The role also supports breastfeeding education, conducts required health screenings, coordinates outreach, collaborates with district departments and community partners, and maintains participant records and program compliance. Travel between WIC clinics and within Texas for training or conferences may be required. Evening or weekend work may be necessary. Applicants need a bachelor's or master's degree in a specified nutrition-related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Previous nutrition, WIC, or public health experience and Spanish bilingual ability are preferred. Candidates must be able to complete the Texas Health and Human Services WIC Certifying Authority training plan within six months of employment, meet immunization and ICS training requirements, and pass criminal background and drug/alcohol screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Nutrition Sciences, Human Nutrition or Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Clinical Nutrition; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of basic nutrition principles and ability to provide effective nutrition education.
Ability to complete the Texas Health and Human Services WIC Certifying Authority (CA) training plan within six months of employment.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Advanced data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements.
Valid Texas driver's license or ability to readily obtain one.
Ability to travel between WIC clinics and within Texas for training or conferences as needed.
Willingness to work evenings or weekends as necessary.
Must meet immunization and ICS training requirements and pass criminal background and drug/alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in nutrition, WIC, or public health.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assess nutritional needs and identify nutritional risk factors in accordance with Texas WIC guidelines.
Determine participant eligibility for WIC services and provide individualized nutrition counseling.
Prescribe and issue food benefits through the Texas WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (eWIC) system.
Develop and deliver nutrition education classes at WIC clinics and community locations.
Perform required health screenings, including height, weight, and hemoglobin or hematocrit testing.
Support breastfeeding education activities and group discussions.
Coordinate and participate in community outreach activities to increase awareness of WIC services.
Collaborate with GCHD departments and community partners to promote the WIC Program.
Maintain accurate participant records, complete required reports, and ensure compliance with program policies.
Assist with quality assurance activities and other program responsibilities as assigned.