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CareSouth Medical & Dental · 1 month ago

WIC Program Manager

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $64K/yr

CareSouth Medical & Dental is seeking a WIC Program Manager to oversee all WIC locations and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The role involves supervising staff, conducting training, managing quality assurance, and developing nutrition education programs to promote the health of women, infants, and children.

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Responsibilities

Overseeing all WIC locations and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations

Acting as the primary liaison with the state WIC agency

Supervising staff and conducting training sessions

Managing quality assurance to guarantee optimal clinic operations

Developing and coordinating nutrition education, promoting obesity prevention, breastfeeding initiatives, and community outreach activities in accordance with state guidelines

Identifying grant and contract opportunities linked to nutrition programs

Representing CareSouth in regional, state, and federal discussions

Qualification

WIC program regulationsNutrition education principlesBreastfeeding educationQuality assurance standardsProgram managementElectronic health recordsCommunity resources knowledgeSupervisionTechnical skillsEmotional maturityCommitment to health equityLeadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

Robust understanding of federal and state WIC program regulations, guidelines, and policies

Proficiency in nutrition education principles, particularly related to maternal, infant, and child health

Knowledge of breastfeeding education and promotion best practices

Familiarity with quality assurance standards and evaluation methods in healthcare

Strong leadership and supervision abilities

Exceptional communication skills

Organizational and technical skills

Emotional maturity and adaptability

Commitment to health equity and serving diverse populations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401k with match up to 5%

Thirteen Paid Holidays

PTO

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Short- and Long- insurance

Company

CareSouth Medical & Dental

CareSouth is a private non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that provides a comprehensive range of community-based medical, dental and behavioral health services.

Founded in 1997