Grant-Funded Clinical Nutritionist - WIC Education

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health plans

EAP

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Résumé du poste

Tarrant County Public Health seeks a nutrition education specialist to improve health through WIC services. The role involves counseling, nutrition assessments, and collaborating with medical staff to support client care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field, 2+ years clinical nutrition experience preferred, and RD/RDN licensure preferred. Bilingual ability is a plus. Mon-Fri with some travel and flexible duties in the WIC clinic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Home Economics or related degree with 12 hours in food and nutrition.
• Minimum two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and word processing software.

Responsabilités

• Provide group nutrition education and individual nutrition counseling to WIC participants.
• Perform nutritional assessments for WIC participants through weighing, lab work, diet assessment, and health history.
• Interface with medical personnel for nutrition care and refer clients to health professionals.
• Assist with patient flow and customer service in the WIC clinic.
• Assist in determining WIC income eligibility as needed.
• Maintain inventory of infant formulas and liaise with vendors.
• Handle client complaints and refer to clinic administrator when appropriate.
• Research and develop current nutrition information and client materials.
• Conduct community-based nutrition education and outreach.
• Perform chart audits and related duties in the Public Health Department.

Connaissances

Spreadsheets

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Home Economics

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

Tarrant County Public Health seeks a nutrition education specialist to improve health through WIC services. The role involves counseling, nutrition assessments, and collaborating with medical staff to support client care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field, 2+ years clinical nutrition experience preferred, and RD/RDN licensure preferred. Bilingual ability is a plus. Mon-Fri with some travel and flexible duties in the WIC clinic.