City of Waco
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Waco, TX Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
2024-01148 Department:
HEALTH SERVICES Division:
WIC Opening Date:
11/13/2024
Summary Minimum Starting Salary: $20.50 per hour The City of Waco Seeks Are you passionate about promoting health and nutrition in your community? The Public Health District is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable WIC Certifying Authority to join our team in making a meaningful impact on the lives of families seeking nutritional support. In this key role, you will provide direct client care to our WIC clients, conducting interviews and assessments to determine eligibility and create individualized nutrition care plans. 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).
Please attach a copy of your transcripts to your application
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 Overview 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.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our
Benefits page .
Why Work For Waco:
Meaningful and challenging work Make a difference and improve communities Competitive Salary and Benefits
Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match Education Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Longevity Pay And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate about Desire to give back
01
Do you hold a Bachelor Degree (or higher) in Nutrition or Nursing?
Yes No
02
Do you hold a RN or LVN license?
Yes No
03
Did you upload a copy or your transcripts?
Yes No
Required Question
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Waco, TX Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
2024-01148 Department:
HEALTH SERVICES Division:
WIC Opening Date:
11/13/2024
Summary Minimum Starting Salary: $20.50 per hour The City of Waco Seeks Are you passionate about promoting health and nutrition in your community? The Public Health District is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable WIC Certifying Authority to join our team in making a meaningful impact on the lives of families seeking nutritional support. In this key role, you will provide direct client care to our WIC clients, conducting interviews and assessments to determine eligibility and create individualized nutrition care plans. 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).
Please attach a copy of your transcripts to your application
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 Overview 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.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our
Benefits page .
Why Work For Waco:
Meaningful and challenging work Make a difference and improve communities Competitive Salary and Benefits
Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match Education Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Longevity Pay And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate about Desire to give back
01
Do you hold a Bachelor Degree (or higher) in Nutrition or Nursing?
Yes No
02
Do you hold a RN or LVN license?
Yes No
03
Did you upload a copy or your transcripts?
Yes No
Required Question