Health WIC Certifying Authority

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 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. 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 * Job Security * Desire to give back