Nutritionist II

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an Exempt position at pay grade 207.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Nutritionist II is responsible for planning and conducting individual and group nutrition education activities to provide optimal participation education. They will assure compliance with state agency program requirements and supervise staff providing nutrition education and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to all WIC clients regarding reduction of health risk

• Screen incoming prescriptions, counsel moms, and determine eligibility of formulas via WIC guidelines

• Identify nutrition risk codes and nutrition care appropriate for the identified condition

• Review all nutrition codes assigned by staff to ensure accuracy

• Perform nutritional assessments and counseling based on information gathered by interviewing participants and evaluating anthropometric measurements (health, weight, BMI, and biochemical data - hemoglobin or hematocrit)

• Coordinate and conduct group in-person nutrition education

• Create social media posts in line with USDA MyPlate guidelines

• Provide guidance to other staff teaching WIC classes to ensure that nutrition education is presented according to policies, procedures, and approved plans

• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed in all areas of WIC screening

• Provide onboarding training

• Develop staff calendars

• Make sure TXIN scheduler reflects clinic availability

• Manage WIC nutritionists

• Act as Quality Assurance Coordinator

• Lead quarterly meetings, complete audits assigned to agency, and participate in audits regularly

• Provide recommendations for improving clinical area

• Conduct monthly inventory audits and complete other audits as requested

• Coordinate and perform community outreach for the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District WIC program

• Ensure that WIC posters and pamphlets are displayed in areas that are easily displayed and accessible to the general population

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or a Master's Degree (MA/MS) in Nutrition or nutrition related field; or a degree with 24-hours of nutrition coursework to be validated by the State Agency

• Three (3) years of WIC clinic experience

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation - 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave - 40 hours per year

• Sick leave - 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

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