Location: Houston,TX, USA
Position Description
Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
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.
Position Overview:
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutritionist is responsible for determining WIC Program eligibility of applicants, providing counseling and nutrition education to clients individually or in groups, assigning food package prescriptions, evaluating the need for special formulas and participating in quality assurance activities on a monthly basis. At times the Nutritionist will also evaluate clients for income and residency requirements, perform laboratory evaluations of growth and iron status and do data entry and food benefit issuance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Determines WIC program eligibility of applicants according to Federal, State and Local policies based on income, anthropometircs, blood iron level, and nutritional risk
* Provides nutrition counseling and breastfeeding promotion and support to low and moderate risk WIC clients
* Prescribes supplemental food packages, assesses need for breastfeeding support, breast pumps or supplies, and issues in accordance with policies and procedures
* Assists the Site Supervisor with supervision and recommends improvement in customer service, site function and clinic flow
* Evaluates and documents the need for Non-Contract formulas requested by WIC clients according to policies
* Conducts community outreach and provides appropriate referrals to clients needing services not provided by WIC
* Participates in quality assurance activities on a monthly basis
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email ...@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field
Licensure:
* Valid TX Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
* Ability to demonstrate good judgment when needed to resolve client concerns
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
* Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
* Ability to identify customer needs and expectations and respond in a timely and effective manner
Core Competencies:
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
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
* Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
* At least one (1) year of experience in a clinical health setting preferred
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
* Full Time | Regular
* Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and one Saturday per month.
* Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
* Able to travel within Harris County as needed.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
* This is an active role with a high level of movement throughout the facility; Some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
* This job requires bending and standing for long periods of time.
Work Location:
* 11509 Veterans Memorial Dr Ste 400, Houston, TX 77067
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
* Medical Coverage
* Dental Coverage
* Vision Coverage
* Wellness Plan
* Life Insurance
* Long-term disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
* Accrual rates increase based on years of service
* Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
* Professional development opportunities
* Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
* Healthcare Reimbursement Account
* 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
* Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
* Flexible schedule (varies by department)
* Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
* High School or GED diploma
* Associate Degree
* Bachelor's Degree
* Master's Degree or higher
* None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
* Nutrition
* Dietetrics
* Other related field
* Unrelated field
* N/A; No degree
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Do you have at least one year of experience working in a clinical health setting?
* Yes
* No
05
Do you have previous work experience in nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field?
* Yes
* No
06
Which of the following computer applications have you had significant experience using? Select all that apply.
* MS Outlook
* MS Word
* MS Excel
* MS PowerPoint
* Adobe Acrobat
* None of the above
07
Are you bilingual in fluent English and Spanish?
* Yes
* No
08
This position requires possession of a valid Texas-issued driver's license. Do you meet this requirement? Please to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.
* Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
* Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
* No, I'm not interested
Required Question
Agency Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-###-####
Website