WIC Nutritionist & Program Lead — Bilingual

South Plains Community Action Association; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Plains Community Action Association in Terrell, TX is seeking a Nutritionist to provide WIC participant counseling and nutrition education. Requires a B.S./B.A in Nutrition or Dietetics, or a related field with 24 semester hours in Food and Nutrition.

You will authorize EBT for WIC participants, make timely referrals to RD and health/education services, and may cover nutritionist duties as needed. Overnight travel and supervision of a 3+ person team may be required; bilingual Spanish

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a nutrition-related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual counseling for WIC participants and nutrition/breastfeeding education classes.
• Authorizes issuance of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) for WIC participants.
• Makes referrals to health, social and education services to Registered Dietitians in a timely manner.
• May cover Nutritionist, CA, WCS as needed.
• Stays overnight for several days/weeks within 114 counties if required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Ability to manage a staff of 3 or more employees.

Education

B.S. or B.A in Nutrition or Dietetics, or B.S. in Nutritional Science/Community Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition/Dietetics/Public Health Nutrition/Exercise/Sports Science, with 24 semester hours of Food and Nutrition

Job description

South Plains Community Action Association in Terrell, TX is seeking a Nutritionist to provide WIC participant counseling and nutrition education. Requires a B.S./B.A in Nutrition or Dietetics, or a related field with 24 semester hours in Food and Nutrition.

You will authorize EBT for WIC participants, make timely referrals to RD and health/education services, and may cover nutritionist duties as needed. Overnight travel and supervision of a 3+ person team may be required; bilingual Spanish