Trainer Nutrition Education Specialist - Antoine WIC - Harris County

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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:
Under the Administrative Supervision of the WIC Director, the Trainer/Nutrition Education Specialist is responsible for providing assistance with developing, administering and documenting training and orientation of WIC staff to comply with the Texas Department of State Health Services and Harris County Public Health Services requirements dealing with Nutrition Education and Training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with the development and submission of the annual Nutrition Education Plan to the State Agency and monitors for compliance by assuring all materials and handouts are available by maintaining Nutrition Education inventory.

• Provides technical assistance and trains staff regarding Nutrition Education policy and procedures, and serves on/conducts Nutrition Education Committee meetings.
• Assists with new staff orientation and administers trainings according to State Agency and Harris County Public Health including Public Health Preparedness training.
• Assists in developing new educational materials (aids, charts, tools) and/or lessons to ensure employees are meeting the needs of WIC participants.
• Works as a Certifying Authority to determine applicant eligibility and provides NE to WIC participants with emphasis on Client Centered Nutrition Education as needed.
• Promotes positive client services and resolves client concerns in a timely manner as the Specialist for questions about income, residency policies and procedures.
• Oversees quality control and assurance of lab related activities and conducts laboratory procedures on WIC participants as needed.
• Participates as a member of the WIC administrative team to assess and recommend changes in local policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. 
  
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.  

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.