WIC Nutrition Supervisor

Lorain County Public Health-•Elyria, OH

5d•$39 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Lorain County Public Health WIC is seeking an energetic and motivated Nutrition Supervisor to join their team. This dynamic leadership role combines clinical expertise, staff supervision, community engagement, and program development to support the health and well-being of women, infants, and children throughout Lorain County. The position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, strengthen community partnerships, and make a meaningful impact on maternal and child health outcomes.

Requirements

Possession of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in nutrition from an accredited college or university
Registered Dietitian license from the Ohio Board of Dietetics
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with the WIC program
Knowledge of current research-based nutrition and breastfeeding recommendations
Knowledge of WIC/agency policies and procedures
Knowledge of counseling practices and procedures
Knowledge of agency strategic priorities
Knowledge of maternal child health resources
Ability to supervise, support, and work through staff situations
Ability to express nutrition principles in written or oral form to individuals and groups
Ability to proactively form community partnerships
Ability to communicate and promote WIC through various forms of media
Ability to effectively represent the agency through public speaking and professional community engagement
Ability to manage a budget
Ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage competing responsibilities
Ability to consistently meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Ability to handle challenging participants
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to maintain a positive work environment
Ability to ensure adherence to agency policies and procedures
Ability to be a team player

Responsibilities

Hire, supervise, train, observe, conduct frequent chart review, and evaluate WIC Health Professional team members.
Provide oversight and implementation of WIC nutrition education policy and procedures.
Conduct nutrition counseling to WIC participants individually and/or in group sessions regarding normal nutritional needs including breastfeeding; establishes individual nutrition goals; complete necessary documentation in the medical record.
Manage a budget and make supply purchases for nutrition education and breastfeeding teams.
Assist with certification/recertification of WIC participants; prescribes appropriate food packages and makes healthcare referrals; guides formula decisions, and when necessary, assists in obtaining medical data (heights, weights, and hematocrits).
Oversight of nutrition education plan including modules, newsletters, outreach information, etc.
Proactively identify, develop, and maintain partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to strengthen outreach, collaboration, and access to WIC services.
Assist with outreach efforts including, but not limited to, website, social media, fax, Zoom, and text communication.
Serve as a representative of LCPH and the WIC program through community events, public speaking engagements, presentations, coalition meetings, and committees that support maternal and child health initiatives.
Site management including staff/participant issues and schedules, site operations, policy adherence, and communication with ODH.
Compile statistics and data needed for reports; track inventory; build the Nutrition Education Plan; and ensure timely completion of assigned projects, reports, and program requirements with minimal follow-up or direction.
Compile statistics and data needed for reports; track inventory; build the Nutrition Education Plan.
Possible coordination of our breastfeeding program.
Attend state and local WIC meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the WIC Director.
Report upon directive in an emergency.