Health Department WIC Program Director
About The Position
Seward County is seeking a qualified professional to serve as WIC Program Director within the Seward County Health Department. The position plans, directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates services provided through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program. The director oversees daily program operations, supervises staff, monitors budgets and grant expenditures, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and promotes access to nutrition education and preventive health services for eligible individuals and families. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills, as well as a commitment to maternal and child health and community wellness.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Licensed/Registered Dietitian qualification.
- Current CPR certification.
- One to three years of experience in public health.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to maternal and child health and community wellness.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in program administration, staff supervision, budgeting, grant management, or community health services.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, coordinate, implement, and evaluate WIC program services.
- Oversee daily program operations.
- Supervise staff.
- Monitor budgets and grant expenditures.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Promote access to nutrition education and preventive health services for eligible individuals and families.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
