Job Posting: WIC Director
The Auglaize County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is hiring for a Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred, Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR), or Registered Nurse (RN) as WIC Director.
Role and Responsibilities:
The WIC Director’s tasks may include; managing the program operations and meeting standards in accordance with State requirements; personnel and facility management duties; conducts staff training, meetings, performance appraisals, and reviews; determine client qualifications for the WIC program; provide nutrition education and counseling to income-eligible women (pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum), infants, and children up to the age of five years; promote and support breastfeeding; conduct nutrition assessments; document notes in participant charts; assign risk codes and appropriate food packages; issue breast pumps; follow Ohio WIC Policies and Procedures; prepare educational materials; conduct outreach activities; refer clients to other services; obtain anthropometric measurements; conduct hemoglobin tests; perform clerical duties as needed; attend meetings and complete required trainings; accepting referrals of high-risk participants, reviewing charts, and reviewing and approving education plans and materials developed; assist with social media posts, developing educational outreach; and other duties as assigned.
Experience/Education Requirements:
WIC Director will have preferably a Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition/dietetics program approved by the Ohio Board of Dietetics OR an Associate’s degree or higher in Nursing or Dietetics Education, at least two (2) years experience in WIC with progressive level of responsibility including supervision; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of lactation management preferred. Maintain registration with the American Dietetic Association; maintain Dietitian, DTR, or Registered Nurse license; Skilled in working with computers and the public. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Required to have regular and predictable attendance. Candidates not already Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) are expected to obtain certification after hire.
Salary:
Starting rate $26.50/hour; salary may be adjustable based on experience, education, and certifications
Work Status: Full time (5 days per week) Closing Date: Until position is filled Qualified applicants should submit resume and cover letter by mail, email, or fax to: Health Commissioner Auglaize County Health Department 813 Defiance Street Wapakoneta, OH 45895 ofisher@auglaizehealth.org P: (419) 738 3410 F: (419) 738 7818
