WIC Director

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold the grant agreement, policy and other guidance set forth by the State WIC agency and CAPCC.
• Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the services provided by the WIC program.
• Work with program coordinators to plan nutrition, breastfeeding, and outreach activities and collaborate with other programs to improve client services.
• Manage staffing and financial resources and communicate local agency needs.
• Ensure that staff maintain competency in providing prompt and quality WIC services, including conducting performance evaluations and providing or coordinating training and in-service activities.
• Monitor and evaluate clinic environments and services to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidance; and participate in State WIC agency program monitoring including submitting a corrective action plan.
• Conduct community needs assessments to determine ideal clinic locations within the local agency service area and plan for co-location with other public service programs which service the same or similar populations as the WIC program.
• Utilize available data and reports to evaluate the success of the program within the local agency service area.
• Report to the State WIC agency, CAPCC, and USDA, orally or in writing, on the progress and success of program administration as required.
• Maintains current knowledge of the WIC certification process as well as the supplemental food package and food issuance procedures to ensure compliance with the federal and state policies and procedures.
• Attend monthly fiscal meetings and reviews monthly WIC invoices.
• Completes purchase requests to the State Agency and requisitions to CAPCC for supplies and materials necessary for program operation.
• Plans monthly staff meetings.
• Interviews applicants for the various WIC positions in accordance with CAPCC procedures.
• Oversees all aspects of the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel and attend meetings and conferences.
• Participate in meetings and continuing education programs as appropriate to assigned job duties.
• Perform overnight travel as required.
• Safely drives WIC vehicle.
• Responsible for safeguarding food instruments and participant files always.
• Mandated child abuse/neglect reporter
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to articulate program goals and policies to participants, healthcare providers, community agencies and vendors.
• Ability to manage financial and staffing resources and work within complex governmental organizations.
• Program and people management skills.
• Superior decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, leadership and team building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and navigate management information systems.
• Exceptional customer service skills and sensitivity to client needs.
• Literacy and language skills are appropriate to address the needs of the population served.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. (Required)
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or RDN-Eligible through the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) (Preferred).
• Two years of experience managing, coordinating or supervising the WIC program (Preferred); or may have other relevant WIC and/or management experience.
• Current PA driver’s license and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.63 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29