| Department: | WIC Quitman |
| Salary: | Depending on Education & Experience |
| City/State: | Quitman, Texas |
| Education: | Four year degree in foods and nutrition, or related field with a minimum of 12 hours nutritional education from a college or university. |
| Type: | Full-Time |
| Experience: | LVN with current Texas license or applicant with four year degree in foods and nutrition, or related field with a minimum of 12 hours nutritional education from a college or university. No substitution for this 12 hour nutrition education requirement. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license with a clear record. |
| Work Schedule: | Mon. 10a -7p Tu-Fri 8;30a-5:30 |
| Contact Name: | Amanda Williams |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Date Posted: | 04/01/2024 |
| Description: | |
| PURPOSE OF POSITION Provide nutrition in-services, perform screening procedures, determine program eligibility, provide nutrition counseling and education, coordinate nutrition education effort, perform outreach activities, and operate computer occasionally. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • 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. • Must be able to stand 30 minutes at a time, walk 1 ½ hours daily, and must be able to life and carry equipment weighing 5 to 15 pounds. • Ability to handle lancets and needles. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LVN with current Texas license or applicant with four year degree in foods and nutrition, or related field with a minimum of 12 hours nutritional education from a college or university. No substitution for this 12 hour nutrition education requirement. Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license with a clear record. NORTHEAST TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT www.mynethealth.org 815 N. BROADWAY TYLER, TEXAS 75702 (903)535-0024 FAX (903)535-0052 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYE | |
815 N. Broadway Ave
Tyler, Texas 75702
Phone:
903-535-0030
