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NUTRITION SERVICES & WIC

For more information about these opportunities call (713) 439-6195 or e-mail us at hr@hcphes.org

Submit applications to:   Harris County Employment Office, 1310 Prairie, Suite 170, Houston, TX 77002 

WIC SITE SUPERVISOR   (Two positions available:  Baytown 13685-P & Antoine 13687-P) 

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Home Economics with a minimum of 24 hours of human food and nutrition coursework OR Registered Dietitian by American Dietetic Association OR Licensed Dietitian by State of Texas OR Licensed Vocational Nurse with one year of work experience in the WIC Program OR Physician (MD or DO).  Preferential hiring to Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist with a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Human Nutrition or Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Home Economics with 24 hours of food and nutrition coursework or to previous WIC Supervisors who meet educational requirements. Two years of professional experience as a dietitian or nutritionist or one year of experience as a Competent Professional Authority in a WIC Program.  One year of professional work experience must have been in a direct supervisory capacity.  Completion of a master’s degree or an Internship or Coordinated Undergraduate Program approved by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association may substitute for one year of non-supervisory work experience.  Other requirements may apply.  Click here for a complete job posting.

WIC NUTRITIONIST  #13528-P

Main Office - Galleria Area.  Must meet the federal definition of a Certifying Authority (CA) in the WIC Program excluding the category of WIC Certification Specialist.  Certifying Authority is defined as:

§          Physician (MD or DO) or  Registered Dietitian (RD) (American Dietetic Association Commission on Dietetic Registration) or   Licensed Dietitian (LD) (licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians) or  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   Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with at least one year of previous experience in the WIC Program.

Nutritionists, Licensed Dietitians and Registered Dietitians with 24 semester hours credit in human food and nutrition are preferred over other categories of CPA.  Requires at least one year of professional work experience as a Dietitian, Nutritionist, Nurse or Physician in public    health, hospital, clinic, nursing home, or school preferred.  Completion of a Master’s Degree or an internship or Coordinated Undergraduate Program approved by the Commission on Registration of the  American Dietetic Association may substitute for one year of work experience. Other requirements apply.  Select this link for a complete job description.

WIC NUTRITIONIST  #13599-P  (3 positions available)

South Harris County.  Must meet the federal definition of a Certifying Authority (CA) in the WIC Program excluding the category of WIC Certification Specialist.  Certifying Authority is defined as:

§          Physician (MD or DO) or  Registered Dietitian (RD) (American Dietetic Association Commission on Dietetic Registration) or   Licensed Dietitian (LD) (licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians) or  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   Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with at least one year of previous experience in the WIC Program.

Nutritionists, Licensed Dietitians and Registered Dietitians with 24 semester hours credit in human food and nutrition are preferred over other categories of CPA.  Requires at least one year of professional work experience as a Dietitian, Nutritionist, Nurse or Physician in public    health, hospital, clinic, nursing home, or school preferred.  Completion of a Master’s Degree or an internship or Coordinated Undergraduate Program approved by the Commission on Registration of the  American Dietetic Association may substitute for one year of work experience. Other requirements apply.  Select this link for a complete job description.

TRAINER/ LAB SPECIALIST - LVN  #13045-T

Main Office - Galleria Area.  Requires a diploma from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure for practice as an LVN in the State of Texas.  .   Requires current LVN licensure in Texas and diploma from an accredited school of vocational nursing.  One year experience providing direct patient care or working in public health related arena preferred, but not required.  Other requirements apply.  Select this link for a complete job description.

NUTRITION SPECIALIST  #13282-P

Humble/Antoine Area. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition from an accredited college or university with successful completion of a dietetic internship or other supervised experience approved by the American Dietetic Association.  Registered Dietitian required. One year professional experience as a Registered Dietitian in a hospital, school food service, nursing home, college or university is preferred.  Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of experience.  Other requirements apply.  Select this link for a complete job description.

NUTRITION ASSISTANT       #13450-T 

South Harris County. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of paid work experience.  Prefer that applicants have a basic knowledge of the operation of computer, copier, and calculator.  (Successful completion of training as a Medical Assistant, Administrative Technician, or Office Assistant may substitute for the experience requirement.)  Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.  Must have transportation availability for occasional travel to other sites. 

NUTRITION ASSISTANT     #13544-T  (5 positions available)

North Harris County. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of paid work experience.  Prefer that applicants have a basic knowledge of the operation of computer, copier, and calculator.  (Successful completion of training as a Medical Assistant, Administrative Technician, or Office Assistant may substitute for the experience requirement.)  Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.  Must have transportation availability for occasional travel to other sites. 


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