WIC Jobs

WIC Certifying Specialist

Local Agency: 007
Contact: ana.torres@dallas.gov
City: Dallas
Phone: 214-207-8615

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the clinic supervisor, the WIC Certifying Specialist collects and records anthropometric, biochemical, and health history data for WIC Program applicants and provides nutrition guidance to low-risk WIC participants, following program policies. They assess health history questionnaires, provide nutrition counseling, and use Power of Influence (P.O.I.) principles to enhance service delivery. Their role includes issuing referrals, approving formula issuance, and teaching nutrition and breastfeeding classes as needed. Additionally, they provide breastfeeding support, assist with common breastfeeding challenges, issue breastfeeding equipment, and make referrals for specialized care when necessary. The specialist also completes various clerical tasks, participates in training, and undertakes additional duties as assigned by their supervisor.

How to Apply: Please apply online through City of Dallas Careers

Salary: $43,309.58 - $48,201.45 per year
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

Closing Date: 11/24/2024

WIC Certifying Authority

Local Agency: 058
Contact: kchildress@acchd.us
City: LUFKIN
Phone: 936-633-0602

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Director, the certifying authority is responsible for certifying nutritional risk conditions at the time of certification and prescribing supplemental foods.

Education/Licensure:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited college with at least 12 hours of food and nutrition and at least 6 hours of science.
or
Nutrition Professional as defined by Texas WIC Policy for a Certifying Authority including:

• Registered or licensed vocational nurse (RN/LVN)
• Registered or Licensed Dietician (RD/LD)

Essential Functions:

According to WIC policy, performs and documents Certifying Authority (CA) duties, including nutritional risk evaluation and individual counseling. Teaches nutritional education classes or helps with technician duties. Prepares bulletin boards and other NE materials. Complete and attend all required training. Be completely cross-trained to do all computer activities as well as all clerical duties.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the WIC program. Service-oriented. Keyboarding and organizational skills. Writing and oral skills to allow effective communication. Skill in exercising discretion, confidentiality, and use of sound independent judgment. Ability to change and learn new skills. Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of the position. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.

How to Apply: For application information please see full details at https://www.acchd.us/home/careers/ where you can download the employee application and email your resume.

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

WIC Clinic Supervisor

Local Agency: 007
Contact: ana.torres@dallas.gov
City: Dallas
Phone: 214-207-8615

Job Description:

The WIC Clinic Supervisor is responsible for overseeing clinic operations to ensure compliance with WIC and City of Dallas policies. They supervise WIC staff by managing tasks such as training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline and leave requests. They optimize clinic services and activities to maximize participant access and maintain operational efficiency through evaluations and staffing adjustments. The supervisor ensures adherence to local Quality Management, Nutrition Education, and Breastfeeding Plans, supporting breastfeeding mothers and providing necessary equipment as per policies. They address participant concerns using positive customer service skills and coordinate activities with the clinic Manager. They also provide nutrition counseling and assign risk codes for WIC eligibility.

How to Apply: Please apply online through City of Dallas Careers

Salary: $56,509.18 - $69,437.17 per year
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

Closing Date: 11/24/2024

WIC Site Supervisor (Baytown)

Local Agency: 048
Contact: Mary.Durrette@phs.hctx.net
City: Houston

Job Description:

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Site Supervisor is responsible for the operations of the assigned WIC site and is familiar with resources in the surrounding community. The Site Supervisor is responsible for managing all site operations and meeting performance metrics in accordance with State requirements. The Site Supervisor will also perform personnel and facility management duties, determine WIC applicants' program eligibility, provide nutrition education to individuals and groups, and coordinate with other programs to enhance client services.

How to Apply: Please apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/4305775/site-supervisor-baytown-wic?

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

WIC Clinic Manager/RD

Local Agency: 017
Contact: Karen.Gibson@uth.tmc.edu
City: Houston
Phone: 713-500-2905

Job Description: Supervises the overall productivity of the clinic and staff. Provides nutrition information and services to promote and maintain proper nutritional practices, health protection and care.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Manages the daily clinic activities. Involves maintaining adequate caseload, efficient patient flow, proper customer service, ordering supplies, and ensuring a positive physical clinic environment.
2. Supervises staff by interviewing job applicants, determines initial and ongoing training needs, evaluates work productivity, approves leave time and time cards. Functions as adjunct faculty for supervision of dietetic internship students.
3. Oversees creation of monthly clinic reports. Reviews reports to keep updated on clinic productivity.
4. Certifies and counsels potentially eligible applicants for program eligibility based on assessment of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary information, following federal and state regulations, policies and procedures. Evaluates and approves non-contract formula requests.
5. Counsels program participants on individual high-risk nutritional need conditions. Determines if and when follow up is needed.

Required: Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish

How to Apply: Apply at https://uth.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/wic-clinic-manager-uthealth-pediatrics -family-development-center-6245

Salary: $42,156 - $63,228 per year

Closing Date: Open until filled

Lactation Specialist

Local Agency: 048
Contact: Mary.Durrette@phs.hctx.net
City: Houston

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Breastfeeding Promotion Coordinator, the Lactation Specialist provides clinical lactation support and counseling for WIC clients who are having breastfeeding problems beyond the scope of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor or Nutritionist’s skill levels. The Lactation Specialist assists in training of WIC employees and other health care professionals as well as outreach to the community on the benefits and management of breastfeeding to support WIC program goals. The Lactation Specialist may work outside of the WIC Clinic environment, including making home or hospital visits to WIC clients and may be assigned to work after regular clinic hours, including answering a Breastfeeding Help Line during non-traditional work hours.

How to Apply: Please apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/4177446/lactation-specialist?

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

WIC Health & Nutrition Supervisor

Local Agency: 036
Contact: lsenties@sanmarcostx.gov
City: San Marcos
Phone: 512-393-8063

Job Description:

Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned clinic operations and personnel. Monitors and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Determines client eligibility, conducts clinical screening, provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, and collaborates with other providers and resources.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Nutrition Sciences, Human Nutrition or Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition; or Home Economics with Food and Nutrition major with 24 semester hours credit in food and nutrition; or Registered Nurse (RN); or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); or dietetic technician registered (DTR); or Formula Certified WIC Certification Specialist (FC-WCS); or physician (MD or DO) or physician’s assistant; or, with state agency approval, home economics or other degree professionals with 12 or more semester hours credit in food and nutrition and 6 semester hours credit in science from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of related experience required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Proof of required immunizations or obtain upon employment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

How to Apply: http://sanmarcostx.gov/jobs

Salary: $53,435.20 - $66,809.60 per year

Closing Date: 11/22/2024

Nutrition Specialist II

Local Agency: 005
Contact: mariah.echols@dchstx.org
City: Corpus Christi
Phone: 361-694-6461

Job Description:

Under the direction of Driscoll Children's Hospital WIC Director and the supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, certifies clients for the WIC program and provides health and nutrition counseling to WIC clients. Conducts audits of charts. Develops education material based on public health initiatives. Provides intermediate level nutrition counseling. Leads intermediate level facilitated nutrition classes. Provides relief supervision in WIC clinics. Conducts outreach and Community Based Nutrition Education (CBNE). Operates within the framework of Driscoll Children's Hospitals mission, vision, and values.

Education and/or Experience: 

• 4 years of college with a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 24 hours of nutrition or per DSHS requirements.
• Must be able to effectively apply the basic level nutrition protocols and formulas needed in WIC.
• Must be able to observe the general physical condition of clients to detect signs of abnormalities.
• Must be knowledgeable of community health and social service resources.
• Basic computer experience is required.
• Must be able to work with individuals with varying socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Must be able to work within a team concept.
• Must be able to correctly interpret policies and procedures.
• Must be able to record observations completely and accurately.
• Must have counseling experience.
• Prior public speaking experience is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registration:

• Valid driver's license and verification of a good driving record.
• Successful completion of all DSHS nutrition within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of all DSHS applicable training modules within 3 months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in a health related field with 12 hours of nutrition or as required by DSHS.

How to Apply: Driscoll Health Employment Center: https://driscoll.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DHS/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Nutrition-Specialist-II_JR107680-1

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

Temporary WIC Nutritionist

Local Agency: 001
Contact: phillipa.adebo@austintexas.gov
City: Austin
Phone: 512-972-6855

Job Description:

Flexible work hours (minimum 20 hours/week) for as long as you want based on business needs.  Perform participant income and health screenings to determine program eligibility.  Provide individual nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and deliver group education according to agency approved Nutrition Education Plan. Prescribe supplemental food package, assess need for breastfeeding pumps and supplies, and issue per policy. Issue and maintain inventory of returned formula, breast pumps and supplies, and educational material according to policy. Refer participants to appropriate community, health and human service resources as needed.

How to Apply: Email: HHSDWICPHManagers@austintexas.gov

Salary: $22.85 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

WIC Nutritionist/WIC Dietician

Local Agency: 010
Contact: brogdona@co.grayson.tx.us
City: Sherman/Denison
Phone: 903-893-0131 x1229

Job Description:

This position performs a variety of tasks in connection with WIC clinic operations. Work involves determining applicant eligibility, assigning nutritional risks, prescribing supplemental foods, provide nutrition and breastfeeding counseling as well as, education, referrals (as needed) and support for WIC recipients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Science or related field is required.
• Registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is preferred.
• Licensure as a Dietician by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians is preferred.
• Previous experience as a WIC Certifying Authority (CA) is preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record and Liability Insurance.

How to Apply: For a complete job description and application, please visit, https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/hr.openings.

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

WIC Nutritionist

Local Agency: 130
Contact: cgonzales@spcaa.org
City: Odessa
Phone: 432-244-4877

Job Description:

Must have a B.S. or B.A in Nutrition or Dietetics; or B.S. in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, and/or Exercise/Sports Science, with a minimum of 24 Semester Hours of Food and Nutrition. Provide individual counseling for low/medium risk topics and nutrition/breastfeeding education classes to all WIC participants. Authorizes issuance of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) for WIC participants. Makes referrals to appropriate health, social and education services to RD within a timely manner. Must be willing to take the initiative and be willing to learn. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

How to Apply: https://spcaa.org/. Call Christina Gonzales at 432-244-4877 for more information.

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

Clinical Dietitian RD

Local Agency: 005
Contact: mariah.echols@dchstx.org
City: Corpus Christi
Phone: 361-694-6461

Job Description:

Under the direction of Driscoll Children's Hospital WIC Director and the supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, certifies clients for the WIC program and provides health and nutrition counseling to WIC clients. Conducts audits of charts. Develops education material based on public health initiatives. Provides intermediate level nutrition counseling. Leads intermediate level facilitated nutrition classes. Provides relief supervision in WIC clinics. Conducts outreach and Community Based Nutrition Education (CBNE). Operates within the framework of Driscoll Children's Hospitals mission, vision, and values.

Certifications, Licenses, Registration:

• Valid driver's license and verification of a good driving record.
• CPR Certified within 1 month of hire.
• Successful completion of all DSHS nutrition within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of all DSHS applicable training modules within 3 months of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in a health related field with 12 hours of nutrition or as required by DSHS.
• Registered by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). If RD Eligible, must pass the ADA registration exam within 6 months from the date eligible to take the exam.

How to Apply: Driscoll Health Employment Center: https://driscoll.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/DHS/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Clinical-Dietitian-RD-E_JR107677

Salary: Based on experience

Closing Date: Open until filled

Registered Dietitian

Local Agency: 022
Contact: stephaniea@wacotx.gov
City: Waco
Phone: 254-750-5492

Job Description:

Under basic supervision, provides counseling, education and assessment for infants, children and pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women clients for the Public Health District's WIC Program. Provides direct client care for WIC clients, including interviewing and assessing nutritional status to determine client's WIC eligibility and nutrition care plan; performs anthropometric and biochemical measurements; approves specialty infant formulas; 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. Evaluates appropriateness of formula issuance; co-ordinates quality assurance plan; and performs supervisory and clerical duties as needed.

Includes a $5,000 hiring bonus!

How to Apply: www.workforwaco.com

Salary: Minimum starting salary $57,000 per year

Closing Date: Open until filled

WIC Clinic Manager/RD

Local Agency: 017
Contact: Karen.Gibson@uth.tmc.edu
City: Houston
Phone: 713-500-2905

Job Description: Supervises the overall productivity of the clinic and staff. Provides nutrition information and services to promote and maintain proper nutritional practices, health protection and care.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Manages the daily clinic activities. Involves maintaining adequate caseload, efficient patient flow, proper customer service, ordering supplies, and ensuring a positive physical clinic environment.
• Supervises staff by interviewing job applicants, determines initial and ongoing training needs, evaluates work productivity, approves leave time and time cards. Functions as adjunct faculty for supervision of dietetic internship students.
• Oversees creation of monthly clinic reports. Reviews reports to keep updated on clinic productivity.
• Certifies and counsels potentially eligible applicants for program eligibility based on assessment of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary information, following federal and state regulations, policies and procedures. Evaluates and approves non-contract formula requests.
• Counsels program participants on individual high-risk nutritional need conditions. Determines if and when follow up is needed.

Required: Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish

How to Apply: Apply at https://uth.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/wic-clinic-manager-uthealth-pediatrics-family-development-center-6245

Salary: $42,156-$63,228 per year

Closing Date: Open until filled