WIC Director

Dodge County; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 holidays observed

Health insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flex spending

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

Dodge County is seeking a dedicated WIC Program Manager to oversee clinic scheduling, policy implementation, and eligibility determinations. The role emphasizes nutrition counseling, documentation, and coordination with public health services.

The position requires licensure as a Wisconsin Dietitian or CDR-registered RD, and offers a comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holidays, health, and retirement benefits. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics required.
• Previous WIC program experience preferred.
• Must obtain Lactation Counselor/ Specialist/ Educator certification at time of hire.
• Wisconsin Licensure as Dietitian and CDR-Registered Dietitian required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees WIC program policies and schedules clinics.
• Ensures compliance with County, State, and Federal laws/regulations.
• Completes all required documentation for WIC and policies.
• Assesses eligibility and certifies applicants per WIC guidelines.
• Provides nutrition counseling and determines food packages.
• Develops nutrition education materials for departmental programs.
• May assist issuing WIC benefits and scheduling activities.
• Serves as Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

WIC program management

Policy development

Documentation & reporting

Interdepartment coordination

Cultural sensitivity

Public health

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Wisconsin Dietitian license

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Lactation Counselor/ Specialist/ Educator cert.

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database applications

Job description

Status: Full Time, Exempt Starting Wage Range: $38.71/hr. - $42.65/hr. Position Open Until Filled

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Oversees implementation of the WIC Program policies and procedures; schedules, monitors, and evaluates WIC Clinics.
2. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the WIC project. Ensures WIC programs operate in compliance with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations; schedules, monitors, and evaluates WIC Clinics.
3. Completes all required documentation and reports for WIC, State, and Department policies and guidelines.
4. Assesses and determines WIC program applicant's eligibility and certifies them according to WIC policies/procedures and professional nutrition standards.
5. Assesses clients for nutritional counseling needs and provides nutrition counseling. Determines and prescribes WIC food package and breast pumps based upon assessed needs. Documents assessment and services provided.
6. Completes nutrition assessments and provides nutrition counseling as needed for participants of departmental programs. Documents care provided. Communicates nutrition care provided to client care coordinators within confidentiality policies.
7. Refers clients according to assessment to other public health programs or community resources within confidentiality policies. Prepares related documents.
8. May assist issuing WIC benefits, weighing and measuring infants/children, performing finger or heel stick blood draws, scheduling, determining client income, etc., as required.
9. Develops nutrition education materials needed for departmental programs and services.
10. Serves as Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator and effectively implements the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling program.
11. Responsible for related vendor training, monitoring, and compliance checks as needed.
12. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary assessment techniques including anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary.
• Knowledge of the interrelationships between health and social service programs and appropriate community resources.
• Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting change.
• Ability to interpret nutritional and dietary data.
• Skill in preparing reports, health, and medical histories.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that affect the delivery of services provided by the Department.
• Knowledge of community resources, and alternative care resources.
• Knowledge of applicable State statutes.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences and special needs of various minority groups, and ability to consult with other staff regarding these.
• Ability and skill to relate to clients in stressful or crisis situations.
• General knowledge of interviewing and supportive counseling techniques.
• General knowledge of social casework techniques.
• Knowledge of social, economic, and health problems of basic human behavior and of available assistance and rehabilitative services and techniques.
• Knowledge of human service needs assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of legal requirements including privacy, resident rights, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.
• Knowledge of goals, principles, and practices of human service programs, program administration, and program goals and their intended impacts.
• Knowledge of the County and Department's operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department-specific documents.
• Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
• Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems, and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provisions of open records laws and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work frequently requires exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Work is performed in an office setting as well as offsite clinic work sites.

Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Dietetics (required)

Experience

Previous WIC program experience. (preferred)

Must have or obtain Lactation Counselor, Lactation Specialist, or Lactation Educator certification at time of hire. (required)

Wisconsin Certified Dietitian, Registered Dietitian with the National Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). (required)

Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check. (required)

3 years: Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Sciences or Dietetics and three (3) years of professional work experience in public health, community nutrition/maternal-child health, lactation, or nutrition. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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