Join a dynamic team in a fast paced environment helping families gain access to high quality foods and nutrition education for their young children.

WIC Manager/Dietician

Unit: Women Infant & Children

Division: Early Learning & Family Services

Reports to: Director Early Learning & Family Services

FLSA Class: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $7280-

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the oversight of all KCR WIC Clinics, program operations including reporting to State WIC, budget, staff supervision and training. The WIC Manager also maintains a caseload of high risk participants and assumes duties of certifier as needed.

BENEFITS

Company paid Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Vision

REQUIRED EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

· Requires Registered Dietitian Credential, be a Certified Nutritionists, or have Master's Degree or higher in Food/Nutrition plus 3.5 years supervisory experience.

· Must be able to meet State WIC Certifier requirement

LICENSE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

· Valid Washington State Driver's License

· Current auto liability insurance and a reliable vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Must have ability to develop and implement group and individual nutrition education programs.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

· Must have concern for and understanding of low-income people.

· Knowledge of local resources that benefit the economically disadvantaged.

· Ability to pass a Washington State criminal history background check

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES

LEADERSHIP

· Demonstrates professionalism, ethics, and accountability

· Articulates agency mission and vision to employees

· Demonstrates respect for diversity in regard to age, sex, race, creed, ethnic origin, or disability

· Insures that a customer focus and quality values are delivered by all employees

· Empowers employees through training, mentoring and recognition

· Demonstrates support of team process management through active participation

· Provides expertise about their programs

FINANCIAL

· Prepares, monitors, maximizes program budget

· Identifies and pursues opportunities for resource development

· Develops grant applications

· Conducts and complies data for the annual Nutrition Education expenditure report.

· Maintains relationships with funders and suppliers

INTERNAL OPERATIONS

· Manages the delivery of client services and the day to day operation of the program

· Maintains relationship with clients and understands client needs

· Reviews work unit plans and performance in terms of effectiveness and efficiency

· Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations at all WIC sites

· Supervises employees

· Assists in the training, orientation, development and evaluation of employees

· Communicates KCR personnel policies and Board/Management decisions to employees

· Promotes a positive work environment

EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

· Promotes KCR to the community, its mission and values

· Assists in representing KCR in their program activity

· Networks with external sources to develop funding and business opportunities

· Participates in community organizations.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Report to and accepts assignments from the ELFS Director and is responsible to the ELFS Director for the effective supervision of the WIC unit.

· Exemplifies excellent customer relations with program participants, visitors, and employees; and consistently demonstrates professionalism, including courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness, and respect.

· Assess nutritional status, including anthropometric measures, of high risk WIC participants and other participants as needed.

· Provides nutrition counseling for individuals within the WIC program identified as high risk. Develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care plans and monitor client progress.

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· Provides leadership in a Team environment addressing annual goals, objectives, and evaluation of the WIC Nutrition Education Plan.

· Participates in the development of unit policies and procedures.

· Participate in the review, selection and/or development of nutrition education materials for WIC clients, professional education, and outreach.

· Ensure knowledge of current nutrition/health research by attending workshops and education programs when possible. Attend appropriate state WIC sponsored and other WIC approved workshops or meetings.

· Assist in training and monitoring progress of paraprofessionals according to the Washington State Standards for Training Certifiers, to include the review of client charts done by uncertified paraprofessionals.

· Participates in the development of, and maintains, WIC client scheduling policies and procedures for WIC Certifiers and Clerks.

· Responsible for coordinating professional development for KCR's WIC Unit personnel.

· Develops and coordinates educational curriculum for individual customer counseling and group sessions.

· Develops and supports team building efforts within the WIC Program including regular in-service days, Early Learning and Family Services and KCR as an agency.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL FUNCTIONS

· Requires intermittent sitting, walking, twisting and bending.

· Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

· Requires accuracy, good communication, judgment, and the ability to remain calm and provide appropriate advice and information.

· Must be able to exhibit regular attendance.

CORE VALUES

Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

· Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner

· Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve

· Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do

· Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve

· Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities

· Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

All duties and requirements listed in this job description are essential job functions and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position; employees will be requested to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

KCR recognizes that ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences.  KCR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, by honoring experiences, perspectives and unique identities of the community in which we serve. KCR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. KCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KCR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KCR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and application online at https://www.kcr.org/career-opportunities/.