Nutritionist - Grant Funded

Under direction, is responsible for supervising and directing the operation of a clinic and/or program site of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).  Working conditions are primarily in an office environment.  Exercises functional supervision over assigned personnel.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Employees in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM15.1, all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

Work Location
Various WIC Locations

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Wednesday
7:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Friday
7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., One Saturday per month (varies)

• Plans and assists in the development of various nutrition education programs designed to promote optimum health through the understanding and daily practice of basic nutrition principles.
• Conducts evaluations of nutritional status based on interpretation of recognized signs and symptoms of malnutrition and dietary deficiencies and formulates and establishes programs of prevention and control.
• Provides advice and consultation regarding the implementation of therapeutic diets prescribed by physicians for individual patients.
• Provides nutritional consultation services in health unit activities, including staff education.
• Provides nutritional consultation and guidance to individuals and groups during clinic activities.
• Assesses patient eligibility for program services.
• Provides nutrition counseling for participants eligible for the project.
• Coordinates activities of the assigned staff to maintain optimal workflow in the clinic or service site.
• Prepares material for presentations.
• Plans scheduling of participants and monitors caseload at assigned clinic or site.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition or Home Economics with a Food and Nutrition major (24 semester hours credit in Human Food and Nutrition). No substitutions of experience in lieu of education allowed due to State WIC requirements.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing.  Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.  One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.  If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

• Knowledge of duties and responsibilities of staff members supervised.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human nutrition.
• Knowledge of basic principles of accounting.
• Knowledge of food sanitation and food safety standards.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to understand the behavioral characteristics and needs of infants, children, and pregnant, postpartum, and lactating women.
• Ability to communicate, relate, and respond to individuals of varied cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Ability to teach program participants how to correct nutritional deficiencies and improve their diet.
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff engaged in the operation of the WIC program.
• Ability to handle all the physical requirements for the job.

Salary : $19