WIC Health and Nutrition Supervisor - Lockhart Office

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be based at our Lockhart, TX location.

JOB SUMMARY
Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned clinic operations and personnel. Monitors and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Determines client eligibility, conducts clinical screening, provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, and collaborates with other providers and resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages office operations and performs supervisory duties; trains, delegates, schedules, and evaluates assigned personnel.Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, and other facility needs.
• Performs quality assurance work to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; completes reports.
• Review and determine client eligibility and health history. Perform accurate and complete documentation.
• Obtain blood iron level using finger stick and/or bloodless method. Obtain anthropometric measurements and review growth chart. Assign risk codes, food packages, and formula issuance.
• Counsel individuals and families regarding health and nutrition. Teach classes. Conduct breast pump issuance, training, and retrieval. Assists with phone, fax, data entry, and other customer service tasks.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts community outreach activities; assists with special nutrition or breastfeeding events. Coordinates with community leaders and other service providers to increase awareness of WIC Program services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• Maintains WIC facility to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
  • Participates in cleaning restrooms, kitchen/break area, furniture, doors, windows, floors and equipment.
  • Removes trash to the proper disposal receptacle.
  • Re-stocks supplies such as tissue, towels, soap and hand sanitizer.
  • Reports facility issues to supervisor.

DECISION MAKING

• Must have the ability to evaluate and determine participant eligibility for program services.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
• Manages assigned clinic operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Nutrition Sciences, Human Nutrition or Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition; or Home Economics with Food and Nutrition major with 24 semester hours credit in food and nutrition; or Registered Nurse (RN); or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); or dietetic technician registered (DTR); or Formula Certified WIC Certification Specialist (FC-WCS); or physician (MD or DO) or physician’s assistant; or, with state agency approval, home economics or other degreed professionals with 12 or more semester hours credit in food and nutrition and 6 semester hours credit in science from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of related experience required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Proof of required immunizations or obtain upon employment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
  

CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to read and comprehend policies, procedures, program documentation, and equipment manuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with program personnel, outside agencies, healthcare providers, program participants, and the general public.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 45 pounds with assistance rarely. Subject to vision, hearing and talking constantly; standing, sitting, walking, handling and fine dexterity frequently; lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching and foot controls occasionally; kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing rarely.

Working conditions involve Exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, and potential physical harm from program participants when administering clinical tests.

Safety Sensitive Position.

The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.

View Our Benefits Guide.

BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

• United Healthcare
  • Choice Plus PPO Plan
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
  • Dental Plan

Davis Vision Insurance

• Base Vision Plan
• Premium Vision Plan
• Laser Vision Correction discounts

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• City paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Activity Center Membership
• Direct Deposit

The City of San Marcos strives to provide employees with an opportunity for a flexible and positive work/life balance. Employees in eligible positions are offered remote telework options of up to two days per week or 40% of an employee's scheduled work hours. Remote telework eligibility will be determined by department directors to ensure the City provides quality services.

Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2024 4:59 PM Central

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• City of San Marcos, TX

• 512-393-8060

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