What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Certifying Authority position at City of Waco, TX?
The City of Waco Seeks
Are you passionate about promoting health and nutrition in your community? The Public Health District is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable WIC Certifying Authority to join our team in making a meaningful impact on the lives of families seeking nutritional support. In this key role, you will provide direct client care to our WIC clients, conducting interviews and assessments to determine eligibility and create individualized nutrition care plans.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, examples include Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition; OR Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in other fields may be considered with a minimum of 12 Semester Hours of Food and Nutrition and 6 hours of science OR International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Certification (IBCLC).
- WIC Certification Training is required within one year of hire if the degree held is not directly related to nutrition.
- Technical certifications in public health are preferred and may be required.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.
Position Description:
Under basic supervision, reviews applications and certifies applicants for WIC eligibility; provides counseling, education and assessment for infants, children, and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women clients for the Public Health District (PHD).
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; provides nutrition education and outreach programs and works with community to increase public awareness of proper nutrition; provides information, counseling, and medical case management according to specific program and physician guidelines.
