WIC Nutrition Manager

Manages the operation of a nutrition program.   Establishes and implements policies and procedures.  Monitors and evaluates the program for compliance with established guidelines.   Manages subordinate supervisors and staff.

• Provides direct on-site supervision to program employees at assigned WIC clinic
• Assesses diet-related health problems and available resources to determine present and forecast future needs.
• Budgets multiple source nutrition funding (ie, WIC, grant and contract funds) in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Determines the needs of nutrition department or public health program for personnel, supplies and equipment.
• Develops, implements, and monitors standards for nutritional services.
• Manages human resource and employee relations functions.
• Participates in developing agency health policy and assuring that food and nutrition related issues are included.
• Participants in strategic planning, identifying programs and services that should have a nutrition component and integrates plans into the overall agency health plan and budget.
• Plans, directs, and implements a nutrition program and nutrition education programs.
• Prepares grant proposals and contracts to obtain funds for expansion of nutritional services.
• Reviews proposed legislation, guidelines, and standards by federal, state, and local organizations affecting nutritional services.
• Develops, conducts, and/or evaluates training related to nutrition policies, procedures, standards, and compliance to improve program effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Develops and/or evaluates nutrition education materials, including hard copies, media, internet, and in person.
• Serves as a local level liaison and public health nutrition service resource contact for internal and external partners 

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and four (4) years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 2 (HCP022) or equivalent position. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Minimum of 2 years of Georgia WIC Program experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a manager/supervisor
• Bilingual (Spanish)