WIC Program Director
12 days ago
Chapel Hill
Job Description About Piedmont Health Services Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee. What's an FQHC? Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas. Job Title - WIC Program Director Department - Health Support Services - WIC Reports to - Director of Health Support Services Benefits - • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability), • 403(b) Plan, • Paid Holidays, • Work Location: Corporate/ Admin Office, 88 Vilcom Center Drive, Suite 110, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, • Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, • Direct, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of the WIC Program., • Ensure compliance with USDA, NCDHHS, and local agency policies, procedures, and reporting requirements., • Develop and maintain program policies, workflows, and quality improvement initiatives., • Serve as the primary liaison with NCDHHS WIC Branch and other regulatory partners., • Serves as agency’s principal liaison to the NC WIC Program; presenting reports as needed, assuring program integrity through programmatic auditing both locally and at state level, and completion of contract agreements., • Coordinates practical field experiences for nutrition students, and interns., • Conducts quarterly staff meetings, nutritionists, supervisor meetings and trainings., • Organizes required and additional outreach efforts for the WIC/lactation programs., • Organizes and collaborates with other agencies to provide trainings., • Writes and organizes grant efforts to further the WIC/lactation program, • Coordinates program development in the area of WIC/lactation within PHS., • Supports the organization’s mission, goals and objectives and provides leadership to the WIC Program, • Carries out supervisory duties in accordance with the organization’s policies, state and federal laws., • Responsible for program planning, implementation of new policies, and on-going program evaluation and quality improvement., • Oversee program budgeting, grant management, and fiscal reporting., • Responsible for cost center budget (to include oversight of expenditures and external grant funding)., • Monitor expenditures to ensure appropriate use of federal and state funds., • Prepare and submit required financial and programmatic reports accurately and on time., • Participate in audits, management evaluations, and corrective action planning. Education & Professional Licensure: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Nutrition from an accredited college or university and one year of nutrition counseling experience; or Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education and two years nutrition counseling experience. Required: RD License is Required • Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in public health, nutrition programs, or WIC administration Supervisory or management experience required, • Requires frequent sitting for long periods, operation of standard office machines and computer. May require lifting of up to 25 pounds., • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity., • Requires use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, telephones or copiers., • Requires normal vision range., • Work is performed in an office, hospital, and home environment and exposes worker to potential environmental and health contaminants via contact with staff and clients., • Some travel will be required for this position., • Knowledge of USDA WIC regulations and North Carolina WIC policies, • Managing federal grants and public health budgets. Pay Range: $76,424 - $102,707 (commensurate with years of experience) EEO Statement Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Powered by ExactHire:192398