WIC Project Coordinator

Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department • Zanesville, OH

98d • $30

About The Position

The WIC Project Coordinator is responsible for supervising the grant-funded supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the staff involved in implementing and coordinating the WIC initiatives of the agency. This position ensures full compliance with the application and administration of the grant and conducts program activities as necessary or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or Dietetics preferred.
• Dietitian License in the State of Ohio.
• Excellent communication and organization skills required.
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation.
• Non-tobacco user.

Nice To Haves

• Grant management experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience or management coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises WIC staff; assigns work activities; provides direction and reviews completed work.
• Plans and oversees the design of WIC program consistent with grant objectives and the overall agency mission and vision.
• Plans and coordinates the WIC services delivered by the agency.
• Develops policies and procedures relating to the WIC program services.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the agency WIC programs.
• Performs grant management in relation to the WIC grant; ensures timely submission of grant application and all required reports; manages grant budget; ensures compliance with all grant requirements; reviews and approves requisitions for expenditures.
• Informs Board of Health of activities and current issues.
• Approves the ordering of supplies for the WIC program.
• Promotes breastfeeding and is part of the WIC breastfeeding team.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Helps in promotional efforts for agency programs and activities, both internal and external, including attending health fairs and special events, preparing displays for events, developing and distributing educational materials, and working with media/PIO.
• Practices dependable attendance habits.
• Represents the department and the agency favorably to the public.
• Ensures compliance with standards, laws, and regulations as promulgated by regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Federal and State government.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures set forth for the Zanesville - Muskingum County Health Department.
• Demonstrates the Mission and Values outlined in the ZMCHD Strategic Plan: Respect Diversity and practice inclusion, be accountable, ethical, and equitable, practice continuous process improvement, be helpful, adaptive, and take pride in providing excellent service, engage with our communities and work as a team to achieve desired results.
• Maintains and improves knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, trainings, seminars, and in-service trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Salary starts at $30.65/hour, reflective of education, credentials, and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees