WIC Coordinator

• Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program, both in the clinic and through community outreach activities, which may include local Farmers’ Market events and collaborations with healthcare providers, non-profit organizations, and other community partners.
• Develop working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies.
• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the diversity and needs of the community.
• Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within the clinic environment.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Indiana WIC program.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the objectives and activities of the local agency WIC Program.
• Monitor local agency WIC Program operations for compliance with local agency, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Train and supervise local agency WIC Program staff and monitor staff work periodically.
• Serve as a vendor liaison and train vendors on Program requirements as related to WIC food package changes.
• Review WIC Program contracts and expectations with relevant parties including vendors, local agency administration.
• Complete vendor monitoring reports and reconcile rejected benefits with the vendor and the State WIC office.
• Responsible for appropriately maintaining all records, plans, and files required for the operation of the local agency WIC Program.
• Serve as System Administrator for the INWIC Management Information System (MIS)
• Maintain required local agency specific information on the WIC SharePoint site.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote community partnerships and to increase program awareness and the services offered by the WIC Program.
• Responsible for evaluating metrics, such as, demographics of clients, benchmark reports, EPPIC reports, and/or Medicaid reports to maintain and/or increase the agency’s caseload.
• Establish Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with partnering agencies to facilitate reciprocal referrals.
• Oversight of the local agency’s fiscal budget, including but not limited to planning, management, and invoicing.
• Maintain equipment and nutrition education inventory.
• Participate in State WIC meetings or committees as invited.
• Plan and conduct staff meetings and provide in-services that are pertinent to staff job responsibilities.
• Plan time for staff to attend virtual or in-person trainings that are pertinent to their role at WIC.
• Perform certification duties including measurements of height, weight, and hemoglobin as needed.
• Provide all pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients with evidence-based breastfeeding support and education, within the clinic role’s scope of practice.
• Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information in accordance with WIC federal regulation.
• Attend off-site conferences and meetings as needed or required by the position.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Qualified Nutritionist
• Registered Dietitian
• Registration eligible to write the registration exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Dietetics; Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences; Public Health Nutrition; Community Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition.
• Registered Nurse (R.N.).
• Bachelors or Masters degree graduate which, through review of an official transcript from an accredited college, includes a study in nutrition. These degrees include but are not limited to:
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Food and Nutrition in Business
  • Nutrition, Fitness and Health
• Three to Five (3-5) years experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred. Public speaking: 2 years.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Present in the clinic during all clinic hours, up to the limit for full-time employees.
  • Ability to lead in different situations and during periods of program change.
  • Knowledge of human resource management.
  • Ability to remain objective in situations such as applicant dispute over program eligibility or violation.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local government operation.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
  • Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to facilitate conversations with individuals of diverse backgrounds to address their needs.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in a manner consistent with legal and ethical standards including WIC federal regulation.
  • Operate standard office and computer equipment.
  • Utilize available communication services to accommodate a client’s preferred language.
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Work completed in a fast-paced clinic setting. This may include interaction with the public, exposure to loud noises, and working in close proximity to others.
  • Client interactions, including but not limited to, height and weight measurements, hemoglobin finger sticks, and holding/lifting infants and children as needed.
  • Repetitive motion related to standard office work.
  • Occasional travel between clinics and to required state meetings and conferences.
• Travel: Driving a vehicle requiring a license. Some travel is required, and is typically local or regional, to meet with clients, conduct business, or attend or provide training.
• Background Check: Pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Our benefits make Vanderburgh County Health Department an exceptional place to work. We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including: 5 vacation days after the first 6 months and 10 per year with expanded vacation after 5 years and 15 paid holidays annually; medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability insurance; life insurance.
• Workforce Development including ongoing training, and promotional opportunities.
• Flexible work hours; 40-hour work week with very occasional weekend assignments. Full time, usual hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M–F, with lunch breaks. May be required to work occasional evenings with the ability to flex these hours. 
• A guaranteed pension plan after meeting pension benefit requirements, Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF).
• Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible workers.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and welcoming environment. Affirmative action commitment.
• Employees will receive fully funded trainings and certifications throughout their onboarding process and workforce development during their employment.  
• Vanderburgh County Health Department is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Vanderburgh County Health Department will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Vanderburgh County Health Department at 812-435-2400.