Posting number: 26-129
Department: Public Health - PR_7034 - WIC
Job classification: Nutritionist Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Nutrition, Health Education, Health Sciences, Health Care Support
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Nutritionist Specialist performs professional educational work, counseling clients of the Women, Infants, and Children’s program. Work involves providing formal and informal instruction in proper nutritional habits and obtaining information from WIC program clients to determine nutritional status of clients and their children, including obtaining blood samples. Employee is also responsible for serving as a consultant to the other Public Health Department programs and conferring with various community health professionals and related groups to promote proper nutritional habits among women, including breastfeeding.
Determines eligibility for WIC program participation based on established program guidelines.
Teaches nutrition education classes and breastfeeding classes as set forth in the State approved plans; facilitates discussions on nutrition topics.
Works with mother/baby dyads having breastfeeding problems in order to help resolve them or reach the mother’s goal.
Works with babies having problems with formula intolerance in order to find the best formula for their particular situation while staying in compliance with WIC policy.
Provides WIC clients with information and referrals in order to follow up on their health goals and risk factors identified by WIC during the eligibility screening.
Carries out activities outlined in local agency and state plans including but not limited to, annual Nutrition Education Plan and Breastfeeding Plan.
Coordinates breastfeeding promotion and support efforts.
Plans and documents breastfeeding training for staff according to State requirements; manages breast pumps for WIC, including ordering, tracking, cleaning, and repairing as necessary.
Counsels clients according to their concerns and needs; provides referrals as necessary.
Distributes EBT cards and shopping lists to participants.
Develops and leads nutrition, breastfeeding, and WIC outreach related projects.
Provides nutrition and health screenings for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five years old to determine eligibility for program; conducts lab work as necessary.
Serves as a consultant to other Public Health programs and confers with various community health professionals and related groups to promote proper nutritional habits.
Performs clerical and administrative duties as necessary, including data entry and answering phone calls related to breastfeeding concerns, formula problems, or other nutrition related concerns.
Assigns and issues food packages appropriate for the client’s needs.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Registered Dietician preferred.
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 preferred.
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Denton County is located on the north side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Denton County was established by the Texas legislature on April 11, 1846. In 2024, Denton County's population was over 1 million residents, and it is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Denton County has a total area of 951 square miles. As of 2025, Denton County has 1,987 employees and 43 elected officials. Denton County has one of the lowest county-wide tax rates of the top 15 counties by population in the State of Texas.
Denton County residents enjoy three lakes, beautiful city parks and trails, museums, and other attractions. The county’s proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers residents access to several nationally recognized entertainment attractions, including nine other North Texas water bodies, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
MISSION: Denton County will be recognized as the leader in local government through its excellent service to citizens and quality workforce. We will carry out our duties by respecting citizens, maintaining fiscal responsibility, demonstrating accountability, and fairly and equitably allocating resources.
For employment opportunities, please visit: https://dentoncounty.gov/jobs.
