About the Role
Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Director of WIC to oversee the planning, implementation, and coordination of all activities and services at all WIC sites, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and state policies.
Responsibilities
- Attends meetings, training sessions, and other required WIC activities.
- Collaborates with sponsoring agency and DOH to develop and manage WIC budget, caseload, and annual local agency compliance and self-assessment.
- Develops and manages the local agency policy and procedure manual.
- Works closely with local agency breastfeeding, nutrition, and outreach coordinators to develop, improve, and modify education plans.
- Provides guidance and direct leadership to site supervisors, overseeing all WIC sites and services.
- Ensures compliance with all federal regulations and state policies.
- Prepares and tracks budgets with organizational Finance staff.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the WIC program at various sites.
- Assures consistency in the implementation of all program components.
- Ensures collaboration with intra-agency staff, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or Public Administration required.
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or Public Health preferred.
Location
- Poughkeepsie, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $75,257 to $100,409 annually
About the Company
- Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative, and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
- Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester County.
