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Our local government partner is hiring an on-site Registered Dietitian who provides individualized nutrition counseling to their WIC Dept., also develops nutrition education materials, and helps assess high-risk participants for WIC benefits and special food packages. They conduct anthropometric measurements, perform nutritional assessments, and maintain client records, working as part of a WIC team to support the health of women, infants, and children.

• In-Person schedule
• Firm availability needed when presenting resume
• Nutrition experience with pregnancy, women, infants, and children preferred / WIC specific experience a plus
• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish)
• Supervisory experience not required
• Salary dependent on qualifications
• Must be registered in the State of Texas / Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (provide proof) Allowable licensure: Registered Dietitian (RD) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian (RD/LD) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/ Licensed Dietitian (RDN/LD)

JOB INFORMATION
Reports To: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION/WIC MANAGER
ORGANIZATION
Department: Health Services
Position Type: Management/Supervisory

JOB SUMMARY
Under basic supervision, provides counseling, education, and assessment for infants, children, and pregnant,
postpartum, and breastfeeding women clients for the Public Health District (PHD); supervises and trains clinic
staff.

Essential Functions
• Provides direct client care for PHD clients, including interviewing and assessing nutritional status to
determine client's WIC eligibility and nutrition care plan; performs anthropometric and biochemical
measurements; approves specialty infant formulas; provides nutrition education and outreach programs and
works with the community to increase public awareness of proper nutrition; provides information, counseling,
and medical case management according to specific program and physician guidelines.
• Supervises staff, assigns duties, monitors operations, and reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the
efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Evaluates appropriateness of formula issuance; coordinates quality assurance plan; and performs supervisory
and clerical duties as needed.
• Tracks and completes State Reports for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for WIC Certifying Specialists
and Certifying Authorities.
• Provides nutrition case management and referrals as needed for high-risk participants, including but not
limited to caloric and water flush calculations for tube feedings for appropriate metabolic formulations and
tracking drop shipments for medically fragile participants to reduce disruption of supplement to qualifying
participants.
• Develops lesson plans for nutrition education that are compliant with State WIC policies and guidelines.
• Conducts event planning and coordination for nutrition education programs and classes provided to staff and to the public.
• Assists with staff Performance Reviews related to nutrition education duties and skills.
• Driving is essential.

Required for All Jobs
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.

Required for All Jobs
• Lives the City of Waco

Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Education Level Education Details Experience Experience Details Required/Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Food Sciences, or a related field.
and 1 year supervisory experience

Required
2 years experience in nutrition programs

Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame

Required/Preferred
Valid Texas Driver's License Upon Hire Required and
Registered Dietitian License by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics within 90 Days

Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSAs
Knowledge of: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas Department of State Health Services,
WIC Nutrition Program policies, procedures, and reporting standards.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics, including health maintenance and wellness.
Knowledge of: Case management methods, practices and procedures for the assigned client population.
Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices.
Skills in: Presenting nutritional information to PHD program participants and the public.
Skills in: Counseling clients with a variety of health issues.
Skills in: Lesson Planning for Nutrition Education Group Classes, Social Media Content review and Livestream
lessons and food demonstrations.
Skills in: SNAP Education collaborating with Health Education and Equity Projects and monthly State Reporting.
Skills in: Working effectively with others to develop solutions for social services problems.
Skills in: Utilizing standard personal computer software programs and specialized state and City software.
Skills in: Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.


The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.