WIC Nutrition Manager

Manages the operation of a nutrition program. Establishes and implements policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the program for compliance with established guidelines. Manages subordinate supervisors and staff.

Job Responsibilities:

· Provides direct on-site supervision to program employees at assigned WIC clinic

· Assesses diet-related health problems and available resources to determine present and forecast future needs.

· Budgets multiple source nutrition funding (ie, WIC, grant and contract funds) in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

· Determines the needs of nutrition department or public health program for personnel, supplies and equipment.

· Develops, implements, and monitors standards for nutritional services.

· Manages human resource and employee relations functions.

· Participates in developing agency health policy and assuring that food and nutrition related issues are included.

· Participants in strategic planning, identifying programs and services that should have a nutrition component and integrates plans into the overall agency health plan and budget.

· Plans, directs, and implements a nutrition program and nutrition education programs.

· Prepares grant proposals and contracts to obtain funds for expansion of nutritional services.

· Reviews proposed legislation, guidelines, and standards by federal, state, and local organizations affecting nutritional services.

· Develops, conducts, and/or evaluates training related to nutrition policies, procedures, standards, and compliance to improve program effectiveness and efficiencies.

· Develops and/or evaluates nutrition education materials, including hard copies, media, internet, and in person.

· Serves as a local level liaison and public health nutrition service resource contact for internal and external partners

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and four (4) years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 (HCP022) or equivalent position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,941.79 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,942