NEOGOV · 4 months ago
WIC Program Director/Registered Dietician
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$82K/yr - $100K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a WIC Program Director/Registered Dietitian to manage the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations. The role involves planning, organizing, directing, and supervising program staff while providing nutrition education and counseling for participants.
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Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and evaluates the annual WIC Nutrition Service Plan, Continuous Quality Improvement Plan, and mandatory record reviews in accordance with State WIC guidelines
Plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates and directs the work of WIC program staff
Assists with the preparation and submission of annual County and State budgets as well as WIC claims for State reimbursement, maintains requisite fiscal records and documentation
Responsible for program accountability
Conducts monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding trainings according to State WIC guidelines
Plans and directs WIC outreach efforts
Develops and/or evaluates nutrition/breastfeeding education materials used in the local community
Evaluates overall nutrition education efforts to determine their effectiveness, implementing changes as necessary
Prepares nutrition assessments and high-risk care plans for referred participants
Interviews and determines eligibility of WIC applicants and participants
Provides counseling for WIC participants and follows-up to evaluate progress
Oversees decisions to disqualify WIC participants from the program
Enrolls, re-certifies and individually counsels participants at scheduled clinics
Coordinates WIC participant care with local health care providers to ensure proper delivery of program services
Determines the nutritional risk of WIC participants and establishes risk criteria which will facilitate caseload management
Is accountable for the security and distribution of vouchers
Provides annual training for program staff and oversees all program trainings that are provided by State WIC
Plans and schedules clinic sites, times, and staffing
Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence
Represents the Health Department and the WIC Program, interpreting policies and regulations for the public, and serves a Dietitian consultant for community agencies and health care providers
Develops breastfeeding goals and Lactation Aide Information in developing of strategies to promote and support breastfeeding
Develop and update breastfeeding classes for prenatal participants in a group or for individuals
Submit order for breastfeeding equipment to State when necessary
Develop and update breast pump policy and procedure for WIC electric breast pump loaning program for tracking, receiving, cleaning and repair
Document pressure gauge testing on each breast pump annually
Participate in local Breast Feeding Task Force
Refer and provide resources to breastfeeding services locally
Develop and Update Nutrition Education for groups and individuals
Oversee WIC staff during WIC Nutrition Education
Train staff on nutrition Education classes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in food nutrition, public health, or a closely related field, including completion of sufficient nutrition and public health courses to obtain certification as a Registered Dietitian
Previous experience as a professional Dietitian in a health setting is highly desirable
Knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition as applied to women, infants, and children and current trends in nutrition
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to the delivery of WIC program and health services
Knowledge of procedures involved in promoting perinatal, child, and adolescent health and family planning
Knowledge of community aspects of public health services including community resources and demography
Knowledge of environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to nutrition programs
Knowledge of child growth and development
Knowledge of program management, planning, evaluation, and development
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and practices of public health administration
Knowledge of budget development and expenditure control
Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective employee supervision, training, work evaluation, and development
Ability to plan, organize, manage, supervise, and administer the WIC program and nutrition services and breastfeeding promotional activities
Ability to develop, organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data
Ability to provide direction, supervision, training, and work evaluations for assigned staff
Ability to develop and administer budget and control expenditures
Ability to develop and maintain good public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and organizations
Ability to interpret and apply regulations as they apply to nutrition program
Ability to analyze and evaluate health and nutrition problems and take appropriate action
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records and reports
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to develop and maintain program records and prepare clear, concise reports
Ability to effectively represent the Public Health Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Ability to maintain favorable public relations
Ability to set priorities and assign work to other professionals
Benefits
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
Dental Mono County
Vision
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
AFLAC – Optional Insurance Provider
EAP – Employee Assistance Program
Mono County Wellness Program
SICK & VACATION
Mono County Holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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