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POSITION SUMMARY:

The WIC Director is accountable for the coordination and direction of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program through East Central District Health Department. The director plans and directs activities of assigned staff and ensures adherence to applicable organizational/state/federal policies and procedures across all clinic locations to ensure that program functions (e.g. assessments, education, loading eWIC cards, follow-ups, etc.) are completed.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Responsible for the day to day operations of the WIC clinic and all satellite offices.
  2. Models and maintains a professional and health-equity focused culture across WIC clinics.
  3. Ensures that current USDA and Nebraska statutes, standards, policies, and procedures are maintained.
  4. Responsible for the scheduling of WIC clinic hours to meet client needs.
  5. Conducts public education, outreach campaigns, promotional activities, and training presentations to increase participation levels in the program area.
  6. Responsible for the cultural and linguistic competency within all WIC clinics.
  7. Completes all monthly financial, billing, quarterly, and annual reports on time.
  8. Establishes and maintains a strong working relationship with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to ensure activities compliment the overall State WIC goals and objectives.
  9. Establishes and maintains relationships among community partners (e.g., social services, health care organizations, medical providers) to maximize exposure to potential WIC-eligible participants.
  10. Oversees and implements the Quality Assurance System for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating operations of the WIC clinic.
  11. Responsible for the overall management of WIC records and compliance.
  12. Ensures HIPAA compliance by all WIC staff members.
  13. Ensures that all WIC staff hold and maintain current licenses and credentials as required by their profession.
  14. Research and identify applicable grants for continued WIC related program funding.
  15. Maintain active membership and participation in professional organizations consistent with public health and WIC (e.g. National WIC Association) 
  16. Attend applicable local and national meetings, conferences, and workshops applicable to WIC and public health.
  17. Ensures appropriate staffing levels that reflect program efficiency and client respect and satisfaction.
  18. Promotes agency programs and philosophy among WIC staff.
  19. Works with Human Resources, CEO, and CPHO to oversee and supervise staff during the employment lifecycle.
  20. Maintains communication with all WIC staff through group and individual meetings.
  21. Collaborates with other health department staff to maintain, enhance, and expand WIC and health department initiatives.
  22. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health or related field with coursework in nutrition 

OR

Two-year/Four-year degree resulting in Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse license in the State of Nebraska 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a position of leadership in a professional field.
  • Ability to motivate, instruct, and manage subordinate staff.
  • Ability to develop and lead a cohesive team.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and grant management.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and achieve program goals and objectives.
  • Ability to apply principles of nutrition, basic sciences to community health and social welfare.
  • Ability to interface effectively with clinic and program staff, community-based organizations and other stakeholders.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred.
  • Bi-lingual preferred.

 

SUPERVISION:

This position directly supervises the following staff:

  • WIC Nutritionists
  • WIC Clerks

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May require sitting for a long period of time.  Some bending, lifting, stooping and stretching required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone and calculator. Some lifting may be involved, up to 35 pounds.