Assistant WIC Clinical Professional - Public Health - WIC

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Assistant WIC Clinical Professional performs clinical and educational work for clients of the WIC Program. Work involves obtaining personal and medical information from clients and counseling clients on proper nutritional and health care practices. This position is responsible for determining program eligibility based on specific State and Federal guidelines.

Examples of Duties

Interviews clients to obtain dietary data in accordance with established policies and procedures, including periodic 24 hour inventories of food consumption.
Obtains maternal history from program applicants.
Weighs and measures clients; may obtain blood samples using aseptic technique.
Analyzes nutritional habits and identifies clients at "nutritional risk" according to WIC Program standards.
Prepares and updates client records; graphs measurements as necessary.
Prepares clients' food issuance records.
Documents conferences and prescribed diets, including medical conditions warranting special formulas according to WIC Policies.
Represents Denton County Health Department in community health fairs or similar community events.
Assists in preparing annual Nutrition plan and Breastfeeding promotional plan.
Conducts classes for WIC program clients to provide advice of nutritional needs of infants, children and women, and of proper sources of such nutrition.
Secures financial, social, and employment date from applicants.
Issues food vouchers to WIC clients, as appropriate, and maintains logs of vouchers issued in accordance with established policies and procedures; advises clients of proper use of food vouchers.
Performs various administrative tasks such as answering phones, data entry, and filing; schedules appointments for applicants and clients; orders and stocks supplies as necessary.
Screens incoming clients as necessary to determine eligibility for program admittance.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, completion of some college level course work and a minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but not required.

The position is based in Denton, however, travel to all Denton County WIC clinics will be required.

Supplemental Information

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401 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas 76201 United States View Map