WIC Nutrition Supervisor & Community Counselor

Northeast Texas Public Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Texas Public Health is seeking a Nutrition Program Supervisor to oversee WIC clinic staff and coordinate nutrition education within the community. The role includes supervising full-time and part-time staff, planning schedules, and ensuring accurate nutrition guidance is provided to applicants and the public.

Responsibilities include assessing eligibility, performing screenings, delivering education, and training new staff while maintaining program quality and growth in a supportive

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in foods and nutrition, or related field with a minimum of 12 hours nutrition education from a college or university.
• No substitution for this 12-hour nutrition education requirement.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver license with a clear record.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition counseling and education.
• Assess health status for WIC program eligibility.
• Perform height, weight, and blood screening procedures.
• Provide public awareness activities.
• Operate computer when deemed appropriate.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition principles.
• Knowledge of laboratory screening techniques.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Ability to measure height, weight, and hgb/hct value accurately.
• Skill and ability to determine program eligibility.
• Skill and ability to provide current and correct nutrition information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, and the general public in person or using telephone.
• Ability to determine the proper immunizations to give.
• Availability to work 3rd Saturday of the month on a rotating basis.
• Ability to handle lancets and needles.
• Determines clinic scheduling and staffing.
• Provides training for new staff in assigned area.
• Responsible for clinic growth and participation in assigned area.
• Supervise full-time and part-time staff
• Monitors and evaluates clinic operation and job performance of assigned staff.
• Resolves client problems or complaints in a positive customer service oriented manner.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Public health outreach

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Four-year degree in foods and nutrition, or related field with a minimum of 12 hours nutrition education from a college or university. No substitution for this 12-hour nutrition education requirement. Must possess a valid Texas driver license with a clear record.

Tools

Laboratory screening techniques

Computer operations

Job description

Northeast Texas Public Health is seeking a Nutrition Program Supervisor to oversee WIC clinic staff and coordinate nutrition education within the community. The role includes supervising full-time and part-time staff, planning schedules, and ensuring accurate nutrition guidance is provided to applicants and the public.

Responsibilities include assessing eligibility, performing screenings, delivering education, and training new staff while maintaining program quality and growth in a supportive