Nutritionist - Wic (Grant Funded)

Salary : $39,350.22 - $59,025.46 Annually
Location : TEXAS 78207, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00388
Department: SA Metro Health District
Opening Date: 11/17/2023
Closing Date: 12/1/2023 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: Yes
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary
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 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 , 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
7623 S. Flores Street and various WIC Clinics
Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Monday;
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday;
7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Friday; one Saturday each month 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
OR
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday;
7:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday;
7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Friday; one Saturday each month 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.
• This position requires a 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, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in one of the following areas with a Food and Nutrition major?

• Yes, Human Nutrition
• Yes, Dietetics
• Yes, Clinical Nutrition
• Yes, Home Economics
• No, None of the above

06
Have you completed at least 24 semester hours credit in Human Food and Nutrition?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you a current or former Metro Health intern/practicum student?

• Yes, I am a current intern/practicum student
• Yes, i am a former intern/practicum student
• No, I have not been an intern/practicum student at Metro Health

10
If you are a former intern/practicum student, please select the timeframe in which you completed your internship/practicum at Metro Health:

• Within the last 6 months
• Within the last 7-12 months
• Within the last 13-24 months
• More than 24 months
• None of the above

11
How many years of public health and/or community nutrition experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

12
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

13
Describe your supervisory philosophy. Provide examples of how you motivate staff and develop an environment of teamwork and professional growth for your team. If you do not have experience, answer n/a.
14
Describe the steps you would take to assess someone's nutritional needs and subsequent counseling?
15
I acknowledge this position is Grant Funded. (Positions that are "Grant Funded" are unclassified and have no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission and are likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.)

• I acknowledge

16
I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District 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 Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.

• Agree
• Disagree

17
I understand that the San Antonio Metro Health District 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 , all employees are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

• Agree
• Disagree

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