Director of Nutrition Services & WIC

Job Description

Job Description

TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.

Under the direction of the Clinical Operations team, administer and coordinate all aspects of Nutrition Services and the WIC Program.  Comply with operational and fiscal requirements established by the State WIC Branch and TrueCare.  Coordinate the planning, administration and evaluation of the nutrition, health and breastfeeding education components of the WIC and TrueCare nutrition program.  Ensure the effective delivery of WIC services while identifying key strategies for growth and innovative practices.  Foster collaboration between the WIC program and nutrition services by integrating these programs into the core of TrueCare’s operations.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Serve as the internal consultant for clinical nutrition services to clinicians, administrators, and practice managers.
• Supervise the implementation of clinical nutrition objectives and monitor and evaluate outcomes.
• Identify opportunities or a phasing plan to address key health concerns including diabetes, obesity, eating disorders, anemia, and weight management.
• Maintain and grow a strong emphasis on breastfeeding support for both clinical patients and WIC participants.
• Lead recruitment, training, and oversight of Registered Dietitians (RDs) for both TrueCare clinical locations and the WIC program.
• Assist with defining how nutritionists / RDs will fit within the Care Team model to ensure integrated patient care.
• Develop metrics and an evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of RDs / nutritionists in clinic settings.
• Establish organizational processes to optimize nutrition delivery through various methods (e.g., flip visits, group sessions, telehealth).
• Develop and standardize health education materials across all relevant programs.
• Prepare annual reapplication for funding and submit to the State WIC Branch.  Develop and monitor program budget.
• Assure the Nutrition Services Plan, including all related documents are completed and submitted to the State WIC Branch annually.
• Assure request for changes in local agency operations (budget amendments, caseload allocations, etc.) are completed as needed.
• Assure requests to change, add or delete a WIC distribution site are made as needed.
• Ensure that staff (clinical and WIC program staff) receive appropriate training on the delivery and content of nutrition, health and breastfeeding education classes.
• Coordinate community resources and breastfeeding support services for WIC participants.
• Review directives from the State WIC Branch with the management team.  Interpret State policies and provide guidance as needed.
• Meet regularly with Clinic Managers to review procedures, discuss problems, agency goals, etc.
• Represent TrueCare WIC at State meetings, community events and to professional organizations.
• Network with other social service agencies and identify partnerships for the benefit of TrueCare patients and WIC participants.
• Contribute to the success of TrueCare clinical quality by participating in quality improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Complete monthly status report of WIC goals for utilization of services, client participation, etc.
• Actively participate in funding and grant opportunities that support the agency’s and program’s mission and vision.
• Develop an intentional and thorough training plan to ensure all staff receive professional training, continuing education opportunities and mandating training is completed in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Benefits :

The pay range for this role is $117,000 - $182,000 on an annual basis.

TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to promote and ensure authentic inclusion, belonging and support for all team members recruited or employed here. In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position.

If you are hired at TrueCare, your final base salary (within the pay range), will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer generous benefits and retirement plans.

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Salary : $117,000 - $182,000