WIC Program Coordinator

TANEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

WIC Program Coordinator

The Taney County Health Department seeks a full-time, non-exempt WIC Program Coordinator. The WIC Program coordinator is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the local

agency's WIC program. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to

ensure program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state regulations. The WIC Program

Coordinator shall ensure the efficient and effective management of the local agency

Job Title

WIC Program Coordinator

Division

Women, Infant, and Children

Immediate Supervisor

Director

Status

Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

I.

Administrative and Supervisory Activities

• Coordinates daily operations of the WIC program, including nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, and food prescription services, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Monitors clinic operations through report management, chart audits, self-monitoring, and follow up actions to support effective and compliant service delivery.
• Coordinates WIC program activities and staff to ensure timely and appropriate services; supports staff by ensuring training, resources, clear expectations, and coaching guidance, and assists and collaborates with the Director on WIC staff annual reviews and corrective action
• Oversees and coordinates the Breastfeeding Counselor Program and serves functional roles as needed (e.g., Nutritionist, Breastfeeding Counselor, Retail Coordinator, NVRA, Fiscal Liaison).
• Assists with development and monitoring of the local agency plan and budget; supports fiscal accountability and timely submission of monthly billing.
• Ensures accurate and timely entry of health and medical data in MOWINS.
• Collaborates with leadership to identify program needs, improvements, and future initiatives.
  
  

II.

Community Outreach Activities

• Conducts ongoing outreach activities to increase program enrollment and participation.
• Collaborates with community partners to promote Women, Infant, and Children nutrition and breastfeeding.
• Provides nutrition and breastfeeding education to community organizations and clients.
  
  

III.

Direct Client Services

• Provides direct WIC services, including client appointments, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
• Fills in for staff as needed to ensure continuity of services and clinic coverage.
• Maintains required certifications and competencies to deliver WIC services.
  
  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other Health Department related duties requested by their supervisor; subject to reasonable accommodations.

TCHD General Public Health Responsibilities

• Must engage in the TCHD Strategic plan including development, planning and implementation
• Must incorporate TCHD core values of caring, protecting and serving into everyday responsibilities
• Must participate in Continuous Quality Improvement at TCHD by promoting, planning, and/or implementing.
• Must participate in planning and execution of your division Performance management goals.
• Must establish individual performance and professional goals and must accomplish these goals on a yearly basis
• Must take a core competency assessment every 3 years and must establish and create and complete a training plan for improvement
  
  

Education And Related Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in health care administration, nutrition or dietetics, public health, personnel or business administration, biological or social sciences or education.
• Preferred 3 years of WIC experience
• Valid Missouri Driver License and daily acce s to a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Must be able to drive to multiple locations, community meetings, and trainings.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of current developments in public health and application to the Local Agency

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