health wic certifying authority - Waco, TX, United States - City of Waco, TX

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    Minimum Starting Salary:
    $20.50 per hour


    WHY WORK FOR WACO:

    • Meaningful and challenging work
    • Make a difference and improve communities
    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
    • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Assistance
    • Longevity Pay
    • And More
    • Chance to do work you are passionate about
    • Job Security
    • Desire to give back

    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).