Trainer Nutrition Education Specialist – Antoine WIC

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location 

Houston, TX

Job Type

Grant-funded Full-time

Job Number

12575

Department

Public Health Services

Division

Community Health & Wellness

Opening Date

07/01/2024

Closing Date

8/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.

About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:
Under the Administrative Supervision of the WIC Director, the Trainer/Nutrition Education Specialist is responsible for providing assistance with developing, administering and documenting training and orientation of WIC staff to comply with the Texas Department of State Health Services and Harris County Public Health Services requirements dealing with Nutrition Education and Training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development and submission of the annual Nutrition Education Plan to the State Agency and monitors for compliance by assuring all materials and handouts are available by maintaining Nutrition Education inventory.
• Provides technical assistance and trains staff regarding Nutrition Education policy and procedures, and serves on/conducts Nutrition Education Committee meetings.
• Assists with new staff orientation and administers trainings according to State Agency and Harris County Public Health including Public Health Preparedness training.
• Assists in developing new educational materials (aids, charts, tools) and/or lessons to ensure employees are meeting the needs of WIC participants.
• Works as a Certifying Authority to determine applicant eligibility and provides NE to WIC participants with emphasis on Client Centered Nutrition Education as needed.
• Promotes positive client services and resolves client concerns in a timely manner as the Specialist for questions about income, residency policies and procedures.
• Oversees quality control and assurance of lab related activities and conducts laboratory procedures on WIC participants as needed.
• Participates as a member of the WIC administrative team to assess and recommend changes in local policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. 
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected].  

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Nutritionist with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Human Nutrition or Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Home Economics with Food and Nutrition major (24 semester hours credit in human food and nutrition)

OR

Experience:

• Five (5) years' experience as a WIC Certification Specialist in a WIC program required.
  

License:

• Valid Texas Driver's License
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment when needed to resolve any client concerns
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
  
  

Collaboration

• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

• Ability to adapt to change
  

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

• Uses sound judgement
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
  

Communication

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Written and verbal English competency
• Able to read and follow directions 
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Language:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish 

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Grant-funded
• Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
• Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• This is a largely sedentary role. However, this job may require bending and standing for long periods of time. Some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Work Location:

• 5815 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091 

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.  

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.