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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Brief Position Overview:

The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for determining program eligibility, assigning nutritional risk, performing laboratory evaluations of growth and iron status, prescribe supplemental food packages, and evaluate the need for special formulas. The WIC Nutritionist provides nutrition education, in both individual and group settings, breastfeeding counseling, providing referrals as needed, and participating in monthly quality assurance activities to support WIC recipients. The WIC Nutritionist supports the Site Supervisor in clinic management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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  Provides income and program eligibility determination of WIC applicants, evaluates documents and approves non-contract formula request, issues food benefits to WIC participants.
• Provides nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education both individually and in a group setting.
• Completes blood iron level check and anthropometric measurements and review growth chart. Assign risk codes appropriately.
• Assists the Site Supervisor in conducting quality assurance, reports, and clinic operations such as providing input on staff performance and training and orientation of new employees.
• Responsible for promoting positive client services and resolves client concerns in a timely manner.
• Issues and explains use of breast pumps to clients
• Conducts community outreach and provides referrals for high-risk clients needing services not provided by WIC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences with 24-Semester Hours of Food & Nutrition.

• Valid Driver’s License (Texas upon hire) with an acceptable driving record

• Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
• Collaboration
  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
• Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change
• Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
  • Uses sound judgment
  • Self-motivated
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
• Communication
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Experience

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  One (1) year of professional experience as a medical professional in public health, hospital, business, nursing home, school or private practice is preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

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  Full-Time | Grant-funded
• Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5:30pm, and one Saturday per month.
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends. Clinic hours may vary due to client demands. Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

• This job operates in a professional clinic environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

• This role requires moderate physical effort with a high level of movement throughout the facility; some duties require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• This job requires bending and standing for long periods of time.

• Harris County Public Health - Bear Creek WIC, 16233 Clay Rd, Suite 318, Houston, TX 77084

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan