WIC Manager

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

This position consists of one oversee the operation of the WIC program at DRCHC. The individual is responsible for determining eligibility for WIC Clients, evaluating client lab values, discussing nutritional requirements, and prescribing WIC food packages. The individual will also be responsible for providing services primarily for the Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and to other public health programs as needed. The individual must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification is often preferred.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Assist Regional Clinic Manager with hiring of staff and responsible for orientating, supervising, training, developing and evaluating employees per David Raines & WIC Policy and Procedures.
• Complete initial assessment of patient according to WIC Department Policies & Procedures, determines eligibility for WIC and documents appropriately in chart and in LAWIN system.
• Interprets state and federal policy and procedures regarding the federally funded WIC program and other program areas.
• Certify and assess patient’s weight, measure/plot growth and perform finger sticks for hemoglobin test.
• Provides oversight of clinical services to the highest risk WIC participants, including certification and recertification services.
• Conducts the nutritional assessments of WIC participants, determines nutritional risk, counsels according to nutritional risk and prescribes food packages according to individual need(s) and programs allowances. Serves as a High Risk Nutritionist for the WIC program.
• Provide oversight and supervision of subordinates in the development, refinement, and operations of WIC services, which include assisting in the implementation of policies, procedures, reports, and job descriptions.
• Provide counseling, teach WIC Education, promote breastfeeding, and assess and evaluate the need for special formulas.
• Serves as a breastfeeding resource for WIC staff.
• Order and approve exempt formula prescriptions/medical documentation forms and assures formula requisition is timely. Maintains exempt formula logs for WIC Participants.
• Keeps abreast of the policies and procedures of the organization and operations of the other departments within the health center and WIC state regulations.
• Assist in coordinating the servicing of office equipment and coordinating appointments for WIC.
• Assist in controlling the use of material and supplies necessary to perform job duties.
• Works professionally as a team member in conjunction with other employees in the department and center.
• Proactively seeks to schedule/reschedule patients to efficiently utilize resources.
• Provide appointment services to walk-in and work-in patients.
• Operates within the guidelines established by departmental and David Raines Community Health Center policies and procedures.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities.
• Provide oversight and supervision of subordinates in the development, refinement, and operations of WIC services.
• Independently performs high risk nutrition counseling services as appropriate.
• Oral and written communication is accurate, timely and professional.
• Represent the health center in the community in a professional manner with participation in health fairs, school functions, and other volunteer activities.
• Stays abreast of local community assistance programs/offerings to make recommendations for preventative care for family units participating in the WIC program and other OPH services.
• May direct and supervise staff in performing all outreach activities in community areas assigned to increase awareness of nutrition services provided by PHU and contract WIC clinic sites.
• Maintains proper use of equipment and proper inventory management of supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree or Master Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a related field. State of Louisiana licenses such as Commission on Dietetics Registration and Louisiana Board of Examiners for Dietetics & Nutrition.
• One year of experience in public health, health education, or social services. Must have license as Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists.
• Within six (6) months of hire, required to complete the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) training mandated by the Louisiana State WIC Agency.
• Minimum of 2-3 years supervisory, program management and employee or volunteer training experience.
• WIC Program experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of software programs including Outlook, LaWic Mosaic or other database programs, Excel, Word, and other nutrition specific programs.
• Posses excellent communication skills and demonstrate effective oral, written, and electronic communications methods with a culturally diverse group of employees and volunteers in an articulate and professional manner.
• Ability to drive to and from meetings, events, etc. on a regular basis and have access to a reliable automobile; and must maintain automobile insurance.
• Ability to work with individuals in diverse living situations and conditions, including ability to work in environments where there is potential for exposure second-hand smoke, unpleasant odors, etc.
• Must successfully complete established competencies for the position within the designated probationary period.

WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 10 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.