Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW CentroMed is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations across the greater San Antonio area.
Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community-based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high-quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.
We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.
MISSION We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.
CORE VALUES RESPECT We treat all persons with dignity and compassion
INTEGRITY We build trust through honesty, word and deed
EXCELLENCE We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care
AFFORDABILITY We manage resources to provide affordable health care
TEAMWORK We work together as a team in the interest of patient care
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE - Competitive Compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans 403(B)- Company Match Contributions
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
- Travel Reimbursement
- Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance - These are additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
- Additional benefits include: 6 paid company holidays, plus (2) extra floating holidays, paid time off/ vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.
- Benefits start after 30 days
- Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
JOB SUMMARY We are searching for our next
SUPER STAR ! As the Nutritionist you will be responsible to assess, observe, evaluate and document intervention on participants in the WIC Program. To provide participants with group nutrition education classes and/or individual counseling on their or their child's individual nutritional risk condition. Maintains good understanding of program and agency safety and infection control to comply with OSHA standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Determine program eligibility of WIC participants through income and nutrition assessment.
- Conduct performances and assessments of height, weight, and anemia screening for infants, children, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and makes the appropriate referrals when indicated.
- Conduct individual counseling using VENA based counseling.
- Develop Nutrition Education Classes and other projects such as fairs.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual Nutrition Education Plan as requested by the WIC Director.
- Conduct group classes / Review self-paced lessons with participants.
- Have participants Read and Sign Rights and Responsibilities and ensure each participant receives a physical copy. Provide participants with other required/requested written materials.
- Issue benefits onto EBT card for class appointment.
- Schedule future appointments in the MIS.
- Explain WIC program and EBT card to new participants. Provide information on TexasWIC.org. Review food package with the participant and provide required written materials.
- Approve Special formulas and upload all necessary documents into TXIN
- Breastfeeding Friendly attitude and Complete all required breastfeeding forms and upload all necessary forms into TXIN. Help breastfeeding women with any concerns and refer to IBCLC when indicated.
- Demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Clinic Assignments are flexible. Employee is required to move clinic assignments at the discretion of the Supervisor/Director.
- Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
- Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Handbook.
- Participates in the agency's Quality Improvement Program.
- Abides by all safety policies as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
- Other duties assigned
The above description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous bases. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS - Education Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Or Home Economics with 24-semester hours credit in Foods and Nutrition
- Experience in Public Health (desired).
CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Salary Description
20.10 CentroMed San Antonio
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,