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WIC Registered Dietitian ($5,000 Hiring Incentive)
Friday, June 30, 2023 at 11:15am
Under basic supervision, provides counseling, education and assessment for infants, children and pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women clients for the Public Health District (PHD).
Provides direct clients care for PHD clients, including interviewing and assessing nutritional status to determine client's WIC eligibility and nutrition care plan; performs anthropometric and biochemical measurements; approves specialty infant formulas; provides nutrition education and outreach programs and works with community to increase public awareness of proper nutrition; provides information, counseling and medical case management according to specific program and physician guidelines.
Evaluates appropriateness of formula issuance; co-ordinates quality assurance plan; and performs supervisory and clerical duties as needed.
Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Sciences or related field.
Registered Dietitian License by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within 90 days of hire.
Additional technical certifications in public health are preferred and may be required.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.
Preferred:
Two years' experience in nutrition programs.
Bilingual Skills
Provides direct clients care for PHD clients, including interviewing and assessing nutritional status to determine client's WIC eligibility and nutrition care plan; performs anthropometric and biochemical measurements; approves specialty infant formulas; provides nutrition education and outreach programs and works with community to increase public awareness of proper nutrition; provides information, counseling and medical case management according to specific program and physician guidelines.
Evaluates appropriateness of formula issuance; co-ordinates quality assurance plan; and performs supervisory and clerical duties as needed.
Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Sciences or related field.
Registered Dietitian License by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within 90 days of hire.
Additional technical certifications in public health are preferred and may be required.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.
Preferred:
Two years' experience in nutrition programs.
Bilingual Skills
Contact Info:
Waco-McLennan County Public Health District
225 W Waco Drive
Waco, TX 76707
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 750-5740