30%

Provide leadership and hands-on assistance to WIC program and the Health Department in accordance with WIC, State, County, and Health Department policies and procedures.

• Actively participate in Health Department Leadership Team in setting strategic direction and implementing effective management procedures.
• Communicate with clients and medical providers at in-person appointments, through phone, email and translation services as needed.

25%

Administer WIC program requirements

• Plan, develop, direct, and evaluate WIC delivery systems and plan appropriate care and services for clients.
• Assess income, residency, ID’s, and immunization records as required by federal and state policy.
• Assist with WIC applicants’ requirement assessment and complete anthropometrics on clients as needed
• Prepare and administer WIC grant budget and supervise procurement of supplies and disbursement of funds.
• Submit monthly affidavits.
• Oversee ordering of WIC medical and breastfeeding supplies and office supplies.
• Create monthly KWIC reports per WIC policy and procedures.

25%

Manage WIC employees and provide leadership

• Oversee time, leave records, and requests.
• Attend monthly and/or weekly staff meetings.
• Assess need for and ensure continuing education for self and staff.
• Recommend and implement technology and procedures for efficient delivery of services
• Evaluate employee performance and ensure state statutes and county/office policies are followed; including the hiring, employee development, and pay adjustment.
• Collaborate with Clinical Nurse Supervisor on evaluation and supervision of RNs, IBCLCs, and CLCs.
• Define and monitor performance, productivity, and compliance of direct reports with departmental missions, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure all work meets the required expectation.

20%

Establish community connections (meetings, events, educational programs, etc.)

• Consult and coordinate with other staff and health care providers and make appropriate referrals to local providers as needed.
• Maintain community connections including Finney County Health Coalition, Breastfeeding Coalition of St. Catherine Hospital, and Finney County Dental Coalition.
• Create and organize social media platforms for the WIC Clinic.
• Participate in, organize, and coordinate community events.
• Design promotional and marketing flyers for the WIC Clinic.