Wyandot County Public Health is seeking a Registered Dietician/Licensed Dietician (RD/LD) to serve as director of the Wyandot County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) special supplemental nutrition program.
Position Quick Facts:
- Job Title: Director of WIC (RD, LD)
- Reports to: Administrator
- Job Status: Full-Time (30 hour weeks)
- Salary Classification: Classified
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary Range: $30-$40/hour
Position Summary:
The Director of WIC (RD, LD) is among the leadership team. This position oversees multiple staff members. The Director of WIC is responsible for overseeing the WIC program, clients, grant, and communication with state/federal WIC. This position features
administrative time to allow for attendance of leadership meetings. The Director of WIC is expected to provide input on the
CHIP/CHA and strategic planning. The Director of WIC must notify the Administrator or Health Commissioner if his or her
license/credentials lapses or has any encumbrances placed on it by the associated licensing board. The Director of WIC (RD, LD) must perform all job responsibilities and provide services to clients in accordance with the policies and procedures specified by the Ohio Department of Health guidelines, grant funded program requirements, other regulatory agencies, contracts and local health department directives.
A successful candidate demonstrates sound judgements, appropriate techniques, and compliance with safety standards, procedures
and policies. A successful candidate also exhibits timely documentation and reporting, the ability to plan, organize time, ability to
meet deadlines, develop and maintain working relationships with associates, supervisors, and members of the public. This position is supported by grant funds.
Qualifications:
- Active Ohio RD/LD license
- Experience in public health and WIC is preferred
- Possess knowledge of child growth and development
- Must recognize deviations from normal
- Appropriate amount of liability insurance coverage of car for travel
- Must have accessibility of reliable, safe transportation for work use
- Obtain or maintain valid certification for CPR
- Ability to read, write and speak English;
- Ability to communicate effectively (via oral, written, or telephone) with clients/ client families
- Partner organization staff
- Board members
- Administrator;
- Ability to use and adapt to various computer software;
- Charting systems
- Disease reporting systems
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of the Administrator, the Director of WIC (RD, LD) plans, develops, and implements WIC program activities. Acts as a public health education resource to community agencies and the general public. Provides WIC services to clients:
- Supervise WIC staff and program activities
- Provides direction for and encourages growth of WIC caseload
- Sets the tone for the local WIC project and increases community awareness of the purpose and function of the WIC program
- Acts as immediate supervisor to clerk, medical assistant, and Breastfeeding Peer Helper
- Plans, assigns and reviews work done by clerical and breastfeeding staff
- Participant certification and nutrition education
- Breastfeeding Coordinator
- Liaison between local vendors and WIC agency
- Determine annual nutrition education objectives and goals for WIC project
- Read and respond to all WIC correspondence from State WIC
- Be familiar with WIC policy and procedure
- Compiles data to be used in WIC annual report
- Establish WIC Advisory Board and conduct meetings of the board semi-annually
- Attends all required meetings sponsored by the State WIC office
- Plans and supervises all WIC outreach efforts
- Keep abreast of latest research and trends in prenatal, infant and child feeding
- Responsible for maintenance of WIC records
- Prepare required reports monthly, quarterly and annually
- Provide education and nutritional information to public agencies and health related facilities and community groups
- Work with Fiscal Officer on fiscal area of WIC program
- Cross train in all areas of WIC department
- Quarterly chart audits
- Prepare staff for Management Evaluation visit by State WIC staff.
Application Procedures:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Vincent Donnersbach at wchealthdept@co.wyandot.oh.us or Wyandot County Public Health, 127-A South Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. This position will remain open until filled.
Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and background checks. Employment also subject to approval by the Wyandot County Board of Health.
Perks of Public Health:
- Flexible hours
- Remote work opportunities
- Paid thirty-minute lunch
- Paid fifteen-minute break(s)
- OPERS retirement package
- OPERS carried over counts towards seniority for time off calculation
- Holiday time off
- Office training day on Columbus Day to allow for holiday off on Black Friday
- Continuing education CE opportunities possible via approved conferences
- High-deductible health insurance plans offered
- Organization annually contributes $2,000 to HSA for staff with single plan and $4,000 to HSA for family plan
- Professional licensure renewal reimbursement
- BLS renewal covered
- Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
- Option for cellphone reimbursement
- Make a difference within Wyandot County
- Participate in local events
- Interact with local agencies/organizations
- Enjoy optional Sunshine Committee staff events and outings to get to know co-workers on personal level
Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider
