WIC Program Administrator, Dietitian

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Position Summary:

The WIC Program Administrator oversees the WIC agency operations and clinic staff. They complete all the administration duties as well as daily operations when needed. The Director must be a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN). Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) to perform high-risk counseling, authorize formulas, mentor other nutrition staff, facilitate nutrition-related continuing education for staff, certify clients, and other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understanding WIC Director Competencies
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Local Agency activities. Analyzes administrative reports.
• Develop, review, and update local agency policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and procedures.
• Provides ongoing supervision and support of Local Agency staff.
• Complete Local Agency Self‑Assessments for staff and delegate them to supervisors, as needed.
• Reviews monthly WIC expenses and submits CER to WIC Nutrition Consultant for reimbursement.
• Oversee daily local agency operations.
• Keeps current with up‑to‑date information and state and FNS policy updates. Disseminate this information to other Local Agency staff.
• Completes annual contract documents to provide WIC program services.
• Identifies, coordinates and collaborates with community stakeholders.
• Attends required meetings including the WIC Partner’s meeting, Nutrition/ Breastfeeding Coordinators meeting, and WIC Director’s call.
• May certify potential WIC clients or provide high‑risk counseling and/or formula authorization to WIC participants, if a Registered Dietitian.
• May serve in a variety of supervisory roles within the Local Agency.
• Attend and may facilitate monthly staff meetings and WIC clinic staff meetings.
• Performs Certification Specialist, Nutrition Education Specialist, and Coordinator duties and other duties as needed and appropriate.
• Plans and provides individual and group nutrition education to high‑risk clients, providers, and professional staff utilizing interactive teaching methods and diverse multi‑media materials and aids. Assesses and documents findings of the nutrition status of program participants; plans and provides counseling and education to participants with high nutritional risk.
• Assists in developing policies and procedures to ensure nutrition objectives and interventions are consistent with accepted nutrition and public health guidelines.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding clinical nutrition issues or concerns, including customizing individual meal plans for program participants with medical needs.
• Develop staff skills and knowledge regarding nutrition and delivery of nutrition services through training, coaching, and mentoring. Participates in utilization reviews, quality assurance audits, and data collection relative to nutrition care and education.
• Performs formula authorization, and, as necessary, certification of clients and other duties as required or assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Managing Customer Focus – Promotes customer focus; establishes customer service standards; provides training in customer service delivery; monitors customer satisfaction; develops new approaches to meeting customer needs.
• Team Leadership – Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures…