Health WIC Certifying Authority

Minimum Starting Salary: $20.50 per hour Minimum Qualifications: Required: * Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, examples include Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition; OR Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in other fields may be considered with a minimum of 12 Semester Hours of Food and Nutrition and 6 hours of science OR International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Certification (IBCLC). * WIC Certification Training is required within one year of hire if the degree held is not directly related to nutrition. * Technical certifications in public health are preferred and may be required. * Must possess a valid Texas Driver's license. Position Description: Under basic supervision, reviews applications and certifies applicants for WIC eligibility; provides counseling, education and assessment for infants, children, and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women clients for the Public Health District (PHD). Essential Functions: * Provides direct client 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; 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. Required for All Jobs: * Performs other related duties as assigned. * Complies with all policies and standards. * Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information. * Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.