Director - WIC Program - Elizabeth, NJ

Job Overview:

Trinitas Medical Center is looking for a Director of the WIC Program based in Elizabeth, NJ.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master s Degree in nutrition, public health, administration or a related field
• Registered Dietitian with a BA/BS in nutrition or related field
• Experience working with grants, SAGE
• 2+ years of WIC administration experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered Dietitian

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 9:00 5:00 each day
• Days to work
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for grant preparation and implementation of WIC services at the sponsor agency
• Serves as Liaison between the NJWIC and RWJBH/TRMC
• Establishes program goals in areas of caseload, nutrition, breastfeeding, outreach and as designated by community needs assessment
• Uses System Administration Grants Electronically - prepare grants and revisions according to guidelines,
• Prepares purchases justifications requisitions according to NJWIC guidelines and the organization,
• Establishes/ Processes program agreements required to ensure provision WIC services,
• Maintains contractual documents as required for fiscal year,
• Prepares and orders equipment and supplies,
• Establishes staffing needs,
• Conducts needs assessment and establishes program objectives, evaluation, and monitors compliance,
• Equipment inventory and assignment is maintained,
• Caseload Management - Establishes number of participates to be served during the three year grant period and makes adjustments as based on food dollar funding and/or administrative funding,
• Establish caseload goals and revise as needed,
• Forecast projected funding requirements,
• Secures space for the operation of services for the entire service area,
• Plans office layout and service coordination,
• Works with local Health departments to coordinate services for target areas,
• Prepares for space lease agreements and subcontracts under the provisions of the grant,
• Develops job descriptions and plans staffing requirements,
• Completes employee evaluations and trainings,
• Completes conflict of interest/separation of duties document annually,
• Completes continuous time reports,
• Develops annual outreach plan and submits required reports,
• Works with community partners,
• Develop community resource listing for making referrals, website, Facebook, participant portals and advisements are developed and monitored,

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks (remove when not applicable to position posting for):

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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