WIC Training and Compliance Coordinator

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a WIC Training & Compliance Coordinator to oversee training across all WIC sites, ensuring staff are knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal regulations. You will design and deliver individualized and group trainings, educate staff on program policies and updates, and support ongoing professional development.

You will conduct health screenings to determine eligibility, provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support, promote customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Sciences or Public Health Nutrition with 1 year of related work experience OR 5 years of WIC program experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, design, and delivery of WIC training across sites.
• Serve as subject matter expert to ensure services align with WIC guidelines.
• Deliver individualized and group training to staff.
• Conduct health screenings to determine WIC eligibility and provide nutrition education.

Skills

WIC training coordination

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition Sciences or Public Health Nutrition

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our WIC Training & Compliance Coordinator, you will coordinate and oversee training across all Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) WIC sites, ensuring employees are knowledgeable and equipped to provide quality services in compliance with state and federal regulations. Every day you will develop and deliver individualized and group training, educate WIC employees on program policies and updates, and support ongoing professional development. You will also conduct health screenings to determine WIC eligibility, provide health referrals and nutrition education, promote and support breastfeeding, and identify and address routine and high-risk participant health and nutrition needs. To be successful in your role, you will need strong communication, organizational, and training skills, along with knowledge of WIC program requirements, nutrition, and breastfeeding education. The ability to provide staff guidance, interpret and communicate policy updates, and deliver quality participant care while maintaining regulatory compliance is essential.

• Coordinates the development, design, and delivery of training programs to support WIC employees’ professional growth and knowledge; conducts training needs analyses through quarterly chart and observation reviews.
• Serves as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to staff to ensure services align with state and federal WIC guidelines.
• Delivers individualized and group training to strengthen employee knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in meeting participant needs.
• Conducts health screenings, including anthropometric, hematologic, and nutrition assessments, to determine participant eligibility for WIC services.
• Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, health referrals, and individualized nutrition care plans and counseling.
• Identifies and addresses routine and high-risk participant health and nutrition concerns; prescribes and issues supplemental nutritious food packages based on assessed needs.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures while identifying process improvements, monitoring performance, and evaluating quality initiatives to support program effectiveness.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Other in Nutrition Sciences or Public Health Nutrition and 1 year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities OR
• 5 years of WIC program experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.

Preferred

• Work experience as a WIC program educator.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$32.38 - $53.43 /hour