Supervisor, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Supervisor, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department ACS-CHS Grants Funded Job Summary Under minimal supervision, manages a WIC Clinic within Denver Health's Community Health Services (CHS). Directly supervises professional and paraprofessional staff. Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the clinic including coordination of the activities of all staff. Ensures that WIC Program and Denver Health policies are followed. Responsible for quality assurance and implementing policy/program changes. Ensures appropriate nutritional care is provided and delivers direct client services as needed. Participates in program planning, evaluation, and other program-wide responsibilities with the WIC Program Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1-2 years of experience supervising staff
One year of WIC experience
CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor - ALPP - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
DIETICIAN-Registered Dietitian Certification - CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Ability to supervise paraprofessional and professional staff and complete performance evaluations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of human nutrition in health and disease and its application to public health practices.
Knowledge of nutrition needs for infants and children and women during prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding stages.
Effective counseling and education skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff
Sets behavior and performance expectations
Evaluates performance of direct reports through observations, chart reviews, and productivity reports
Provides ongoing coaching and performance feedback and conducts a formal annual appraisal
Addresses performance or behavior concerns in a timely fashion
Manages operations of WIC clinic through ensuring adequate staffing, offering guidance and expertise to staff, and assisting with appointments and clerical duties depending on clinic demands
Assures that WIC participant complaints are mediated and resolved in a timely and appropriate manner
Recruits, screens, interviews, orients, and trains new staff
Prepares and moderates clinic meetings and presents at all-staff meetings
Oversees partner grant activities, staff, and deliverables
Precepts dietetic interns (50%)
Assesses nutrition status of WIC participants based on anthropometric, laboratory, and verbally reported data
Counsels WIC participants on high nutrition risk factors as determined by federal WIC policies and procedures
Consults with healthcare providers on participant nutritional needs or requests for specialty formulas and nutritional supplements
Considers income, cultural and religious food patterns, home facilities, education level, and psychosocial factors when providing patient-centered nutrition care
Obtains advanced training in lactation and provides prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding education and support (50%)

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Fully paid parental leave
Exceptional retirement contributions
Comprehensive health coverage
Nationally recognized well-being programs
Tuition assistance
Career advancement pathways
Professional development
Loan forgiveness eligibility
Employer contributions
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer