| Department: | WIC - Gun Barrel City, TX |
| Salary: | Commensurate with Education & Experience |
| City/State: | Gun Barrel City, TX |
| Education: | Four year degree in Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, or related field, with a minimum of 12 hours nutritional education from a college or university. No substitution for this 12 hour nutrition education requirement is permitted. |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Experience: | 1 year Supervisory experience preferred |
| Work Schedule: | M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., an |
| Contact Name: | Traci Nelson |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Date Posted: | 01/03/2017 |
| Description: | |
| PURPOSE OF POSITION Provide nutrition in-services, perform screening procedures, determine program eligibility, provide nutrition counseling and education, coordinate nutrition education effort, perform outreach activities, and operate computer daily. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide nutrition counseling and education. • Assess health status for WIC program eligibility. • Provide public awareness activities. • Operate computer when deemed appropriate. • Knowledge of basic nutrition principles. • Knowledge of laboratory screening techniques. • Knowledge of basic computer operations. • Ability to measure height, weight, and hgb/hct value accurately. • Skill and ability to determine program eligibility. • Skill and ability to provide current and correct nutrition information. • Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, and the general public in person or using telephone. • Ability to determine the proper immunizations necessary at each age. • Availability to work 3rd Saturday of the month. • Ability to handle lancets and needles. • Determines clinic scheduling and staffing. • Provides training for new staff in assigned area. • Responsible for clinic growth and participation in assigned area. • Supervise full-time and part-time staff. • Monitors and evaluates clinic operation and job performance of assigned staff. • Resolves client problems or complaints in a positive customer service oriented manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Four year degree in Foods and Nutrition, Home Economics, or related field, with a minimum of 12 hours nutritional education from a college or university. No substitution for this 12 hour nutrition education requirement is permitted. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license with a clear record. | |
815 N. Broadway Ave
Tyler, Texas 75702
Phone:
903-535-0030
