Women, Infants and Children Program Director
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Description
The WIC Director is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating all services provided by the WIC Program.
Tasks
- Conduct community needs assessments to determine clinic locations and co-locate with similar programs.
- Uphold WIC grant agreements, policies, and guidance set by the State WIC Agency.
- Manage staffing and financial resources effectively.
- Collaborate with program staff to plan nutrition, breastfeeding, and outreach activities.
- Use data and reports to evaluate program success within the local service area.
- Gather participant feedback and use it for program improvements.
- Monitor clinic environments and services for compliance, and submit corrective action plans if needed.
Qualifications / Education
Education – Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a nutrition or health related field; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or RDN-Eligible through the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) is preferred.
Experience – Two years of experience managing, coordinating, or supervising the WIC Program is preferred; or may have other relevant WIC and/or management experience.
Experience – Two years of experience managing, coordinating, or supervising the WIC Program is preferred; or may have other relevant WIC and/or management experience.
