What are the responsibilities and job description for the WIC Coordinator position at New Hope Services Inc?

Job Description

Overview

New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.

WIC Coordinator

Eligible for benefits 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment

Responsible for managing all aspects of the local program.
Plan, implement, and evaluate the objectives and activities of the WIC Program
Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the diversity and needs of the community
Provide staff with in-services for continuing education and ensure all required training is completed
Establish local agency policies and procedures, prepare reports, and monitor the WIC Program operation for compliance with State and federal regulations and policies
Serve as liaison with vendors; review contracts, deal with specific problems, and keep vendors updated on Program requirements as related to food booklet changes
Responsible for maintaining all required records, plans, and files
Routinely initiate facility maintenance requests, and maintain equipment inventory
Review and monitor performance of all staff
Serve as System Administrator for MIS and the WIC SharePoint site
Participate in community activities to promote good public relations and to increase community awareness of nutritional needs and the services offered by the WIC Program
Monitor clinic operations for efficiency and effectiveness
Responsible for maintaining contracted caseload
Ensure EBT card security, EBT card stock and related logs
Develop and maintain procedure for a referral system
Responsible for the planning and preparation of the WIC budget and related reports
Participate in various committees, as invited within NHS, State and local level
Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method
Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information
Travel between clinics and to required statewide conferences.
Interview and hire replacement staff as necessary
Track and report activities to Director of Social Services

QUALIFICATIONS :

Friendly, helpful, positive attitude

Willingness to provide a nurturing, encouraging environment

Good listening skills

Action oriented

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead in stressful situations and during periods of program change

Able to remain objective in situations such as applicant dispute over program eligibility or violation

Knowledge of business administration practices and procedures, basic accounting and data processing systems

Ability to read and interpret information and prepare reports

Knowledge of federal, state, and local government operation and knowledge of human resource management

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people and groups

Special literacy and language skills appropriate to address the diversity of the population served by the local agency may be advantageous

Ability to work independently.

Work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.

Flexibility during periods of program change

Effective communication, both orally and in writing.

Capacity to facilitate discussion to address the needs of a diverse client population.

Demonstrate professionalism in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC federal regulation.

Willingness to learn Indiana WIC’s electronic health record system.

Operate standard office and computer equipment.

Utilize available communication services to accommodate a client’s preferred language.

Complete work in a fast-paced clinic setting. This may include interaction with the public, exposure to loud noises, and working in close proximity to others.

Repetitive motion related to standard office work.

EDUCATION / YEARS OF EXPERIENCE :

Must be one of the following :

Qualified Nutritionist

Registered Dietitian; or

Registration eligible to take the exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences

Registered Nurse

A graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field which, through review of an official transcript from an accredited college, includes a study in nutrition

Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.

BENEFITS :

Medical

Dental

Vision

LTD - company paid

Life Insurance - company paid

Employee Assistance Program - company paid

Accident & Critical Illness

401k - annual company match (% varies)

Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

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