WIC Director

tricountyhealth; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TriCounty Health Department seeks a WIC Director to lead the WIC Program across Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett counties. You will ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, manage budgets and staff, and coordinate with state WIC personnel and partners to deliver quality nutrition services to participants.

You will supervise staff, plan education and program activities, and maintain records and performance metrics to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Active Utah Registered Nurse license is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years in WIC or public health programs.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the WIC Program in compliance with regulations and contracts.
• Develops goals, policies, and procedures to meet WIC requirements and community needs.
• Manages program budgets, contracts, and allowable costs.
• Oversees annual WIC audits and corrective actions.
• Monitors program performance using QA activities and data reporting.
• Supervises WIC staff including hiring, training, and evaluations.
• Coordinates vendor relations and breastfeeding program efforts.
• Represents the department at WIC meetings and with partners.

Skills

WIC program knowledge

Budget management

Staff supervision

Analytical decision making

Communication excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

WIC systems

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

TriCounty Health Department has served Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett counties since 1978. Our motto is “to protect and promote the health and well-being of our communities.” Guided by our core values: Accountability, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, and Professionalism. We strive to strengthen the physical, social, and economic health of our residents.

We are located in Utah’s northeast corner, with offices in Roosevelt and Vernal. Our region is surrounded by the Uinta and Book Cliffs Mountains, which offer abundant outdoor recreation. From reservoirs and scenic trails to Dinosaur National Monument and Flaming Gorge Recreation Area, TriCounty is the perfect place for those who value small communities and the outdoors.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Nursing Director, the WIC Director oversees the administration, management, planning, implementation, evaluation, and quality of the TriCounty Health Department WIC Program. Ensures compliance with federal and state WIC regulations, contractual requirements, and department policies. Responsibilities include fiscal and contract management, staffing, strategic planning, quality assurance, program integrity, audits, performance monitoring, and evaluation. The WIC Director collaborates with state WIC personnel, community partners, healthcare providers, vendors, and department leadership to ensure effective program operations and quality services for WIC participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides overall leadership and direction for the TriCounty Health Department WIC Program and ensures program services are delivered in accordance with federal and state regulations, policies, contracts, and department procedures.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and operational strategies to meet WIC requirements and community needs.
• Maintains overall responsibility for program fiscal management, including monitoring expenditures, budgets, funding, contracts, and allowable program costs.
• Oversees preparation for and completion of annual WIC audits, reviews, monitoring visits, and corrective action requirements; develops, implements, and monitors corrective action plans as necessary.
• Monitors program performance through quality assurance activities, self-audits, participant satisfaction surveys, caseload data, financial reports, performance measures, and other program indicators.
• Ensures program integrity and compliance with eligibility, certification, documentation, confidentiality, nutrition education, food benefits, vendor, and other WIC requirements.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the annual WIC nutrition education plan and other required program plans, reports, and submissions.
• Reviews program data and reports to identify trends, deficiencies, opportunities for improvement, and resource needs; implements changes as appropriate.
• Provides supervision, direction, and performance management for WIC staff, including hiring recommendations, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, coaching, discipline, retention, and other employment-related recommendations.
• Establishes staffing plans and work assignments to ensure adequate coverage and effective delivery of WIC services at all TriCounty Health Department locations.
• Ensures WIC staff maintain required qualifications, certifications, competencies, continuing education, and annual training requirements.
• Oversees WIC vendor relations and compliance, including vendor monitoring, audits, training, investigations, sanctions, and required reporting.
• Oversees the breastfeeding peer counselor contract and coordinates department efforts to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding.
• Serves as a liaison with the Utah WIC Program, healthcare providers, community organizations, vendors, and other partners.
• Investigates allegations of participant or vendor program abuse and fraud and takes or recommends appropriate action in accordance with federal, state, and department requirements.
• Participates in hearings, reviews, investigations, and other administrative proceedings related to WIC program integrity as required.
• Ensures clinic operations are monitored regularly and that identified deficiencies are addressed through timely corrective action.
• Promotes integration of WIC nutrition services with other TriCounty Health Department programs and community health initiatives.
• Represents TriCounty Health Department at WIC meetings, professional organizations, conferences, workshops, and other community or state activities.
• Provides nutrition counseling and clinical WIC services as needed to maintain program competency, support staffing needs, and ensure continuity of services.
• Maintains knowledge of current federal and state WIC regulations, nutrition standards, clinical practices, technology systems, and program requirements.
• Develops and maintains appropriate records, documentation, reports, and performance measures.
• Travels to TriCounty Health Department locations and other required locations as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in WIC, public health nutrition, maternal and child health, nursing, or a related public health program.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WIC program requirements, federal and state regulations, program administration, and quality assurance.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of WIC program operations, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, audits, and program resources.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, evaluate, and develop staff.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret and implement federal and state regulations and program requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, healthcare providers, vendors, participants, state personnel, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to analyze program data and develop effective corrective and improvement strategies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers, electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and applicable WIC systems.