| Nutritionist/Site Supervisor | |
| Department: | WIC Carthage |
| Salary: | Dependent on education and experience |
| City/State: | Carthage, Texas |
| Education: | Four year degree in foods and nutrition, 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). |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Experience: | Four year degree in foods and nutrition, 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). |
| Work Schedule: | M: 10a-7p Tu-F: 8:30a-5:30p |
| Contact Name: | Amanda Williams |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Date Posted: | 10/9/2024 | Description |
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| 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 occasionally. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide nutrition counseling and education. • Assess health status for WIC program eligibility. • Perform height, weight, and blood screening procedures. • 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 to give. • Availability to work 3rd Saturday of the month on a rotating basis. • Ability to handle lancets and needles. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Four year degree in foods and nutrition, 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). Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license with a clear record. NORTHEAST TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT www.healthyeasttx.org |
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