WIC Coordinator

Position Details
WIC Coordinator administers, coordinates and supervises the policies, procedures and activities in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) to provide food, nutrition counseling and access to health services to low-income women, infants and children and ensure compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations. Coordinates WIC services with other services available to WIC participants both at WIC clinic sites and in the community. Provides work direction and training for dietitians, nurses, CPAs, and office support staff, as needed. Regular contact with the department and other departments, outside agencies and public (supplying or seeking information) on specialized matters.
-Serves as WIC CPA (Competent Professional Authority) and High-Risk CPA providing WIC participant certifications during appointments while assessing health status of participant.
-Administers the WIC services for more than 700 participants per month in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
-Coordinates staffing of the WIC Program.
-Collaborates to complete Nutrition Education Plan for the WIC Program, a resource of nutrition knowledge and expertise in WIC and, occasionally, in other program areas within the Public Health Department.
-Serves as Breastfeeding Coordinator and Nutrition Educator for the WIC Program.
-May serve as the Peer Breastfeeding Support Program (PBSP) Coordinator for the WIC Program.
-Ensures participants receive quality services and appropriate benefits
Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, representatives of other agencies, clients, and public.
• Ability to utilize effective teaching methods in relating to clients, families, groups, and staff.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, illnesses, and nutrition.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Data Privacy laws, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Skill in use of computers and various software.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of general medical/nursing procedures.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, speeches, and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability of effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and general public.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved. • Ability to apply professional principles and judgement problem solve issues that impact division or major department operations.
• Effective communication skills to provide regular contact with department, outside agencies and the public.
• Skill in administering preventative health care, such as immunizations.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and currently registered or licensed by the State Board of Dietetics in Nutrition Practice, or
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nutrition such as Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Dietetics, or
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota with a Public Health Certification
• 2 years related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to two years of related experience.
For full position details visit Freeborn County website and to apply.