JOB DESCRIPTION

	The University of Texas - Houston Health Science Center
	JOB DESCRIPTION
	Nutritionist Supervisor

Job Number: 6137

Job Title: Nutritionist Supervisor

Revision Date: 09/99

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Purpose.......... To provide professional nutrition information and services to promote and maintain proper nutritional practices, health protection and care.

Scope............ Responsible for planning, directing, supervising and evaluating the delivery of WIC Program services.

Dimensions....... Prepares and monitors program budget of over $1 million, with staff of 35.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Required......... Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
Make decisions regarding the deployment of staff and resources as well as caseload allocation.

Prepare and monitor budget.

Train staff members.

Provide nutritional counseling and present nutrition education classes.

DUTIES

Typical........... Nutritionists are utilized within the Pediatrics Department of the Medical School under a federally funded, state-administered program for women, infants and children (WIC) to treat patients with nutrition deficiencies. The WIC Program serves low income women and children up to five years old by providing nutrition education along with food vouchers to encourage improved nutritional habits. The goal of the WIC program is to motivate participants to change their behaviors (i.e. eating habits). The incumbent recruits, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates the work of nutrition staff, licensed vocational nurses, and clerical staff. Oversees correct implementation of program policies and procedures. Prepares and submits the required federal and state administrative reports and plans. Manages caseload allocations and continuously develops alternative strategies to provide program services to presently unserved populations. Oversees nutrition education activities and immunization services. Works with area food vendors in evaluating requests for certification as WIC vendors, monitoring and serving as an information resource for food card redemption. The incumbent may act as a nutritional consultant for various clinics and agencies such as the U.T. Department of Pediatrics, U.T. Department of Obstetrics, the Texas Department of Health, city and county WIC administrators, Urban Affairs Clinic, HISD Kay School and San Jose Clinic. Advises health and community agencies on nutritional phases of food programs. Directs and participates in the development of the Nutrition Education and Outreach Plan. Directs clinic activities and staff in the initiation of state, federal and local policies, procedures and guidelines. Conducts orientation, training and in-service of professional staff and support personnel. Develops and prepares the annual operating budget. Determines the eligibility of participants, counsels individuals, and provides follow-up continuity of care.
The incumbent is expected to make decisions in the following areas without submitting those decisions for prior approval: budget allocations, policy development and implementation, development of various state and federal plans, management of caseload and outreach activities, purchasing of office/medical supplies, staffing needs and day-to-day clinic activities.

The incumbent submits the following types of decisions for prior approval: final approval for staff hiring, salaries, paid overtime and merit raises, personal vacation requests and major changes in program services (such as opening new clinics or expansion of existing clinics).

Periodic.......... Serves as adjunct Clinical Instructor for undergraduate nutrition students at UT- HHSC School of Allied Health, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics.
May perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Received.......... Supervision from the Executive Director - WIC Program.

Given............. Direct supervision of Nutritionists and clerical support staff.

EDUCATION

Required.......... Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in nutrition or public health. Must be registered Dietician (RD) (registered by the American Dietetic Association)

Preferred......... Master's Degree in Nutrition. Prefer bilingual in Spanish.

EXPERIENCE

Required.......... Four years of experience in nutrition education or public health setting. Must be able to travel within the city to various clinic sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Usual............ Normal working conditions associated with an office or clinic environment.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Usual............ In exercising these functions the incumbent must be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Special.......... None.

OTHER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Job Number:	6137
Job Title:	Nutritionist Supervisor
Revision Date:	09/99
FLSA Status:	Exempt

SUMMARY
Purpose..........	To provide professional nutrition information and services to promote and maintain proper nutritional practices, health protection and care.
Scope............	Responsible for planning, directing, supervising and evaluating the delivery of WIC Program services.
Dimensions.......	Prepares and monitors program budget of over $1 million, with staff of 35.

SUPERVISION
Received..........	Supervision from the Executive Director - WIC Program.
Given.............	Direct supervision of Nutritionists and clerical support staff.

EDUCATION
Required..........	Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in nutrition or public health. Must be registered Dietician (RD) (registered by the American Dietetic Association)
Preferred.........	Master's Degree in Nutrition. Prefer bilingual in Spanish.

EXPERIENCE
Required..........	Four years of experience in nutrition education or public health setting. Must be able to travel within the city to various clinic sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Usual............	Normal working conditions associated with an office or clinic environment.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
Usual............	In exercising these functions the incumbent must be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
Special..........	None.

OTHER
	The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.