Nutritionist

Overview

The WIC nutritionist performs program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients by providing nutritional planning, determination of supplemental food needs and provision of breastfeeding supplies. Nutritionists conduct child development and immunization checks, health screenings and referrals. The WIC program nutritionists provide individual and group education in nutrition, breastfeeding, and health issues. Nutritionists attend special events, like health fairs, to raise public awareness about the program.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the efficiency of daily clinic operations for certifications and classes, maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families, and community, monitor the efficiency of the clinic flow and staffing.
• Nutritionists educate, document, approve and counsel parents about breastfeeding and/or formulas and provide referrals for health care providers according to the criteria on the formula.
• Follows the state mandated approval system for high-risk infant and children's nutrition needs with formulas
• Provides nutritional education with excellent customer service for all WIC clients.
• Reviews plans with clients and utilize customer service skills to facilitate compliance with WIC program requirements.
• Develops, evaluates, and uses educational materials as an aid in nutrition education including the preparation of the annual Nutrition Education/Outreach Plan.
• Interprets, evaluates, and utilizes pertinent current health topics related to nutrition care for women, children, and infants for our WIC Program clients.
• Distributes handouts for participants as needed.
• Creates a bulletin board for the waiting area or self-paced lessons.
• Performs program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients within the WIC program and ensure client understanding of nutrition eligibility requirements.
• Provides WIC approved materials to promote healthy pregnancy, health and well-being for families, breastfeeding benefits for the mothers and babies in our community.
• Gives support and referrals to the families in our community
• Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt- Full time
• Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday- Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a Nutrition related field or a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 24 hours of nutrition education credits
• No experience required

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
• Drug Screening: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.