WIC Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - WIC Program Director

Department - Health Support Services - WIC

Reports to - Director of Health Support Services

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position : Housed within one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center organizations in North Carolina, the Piedmont Health Services Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program supports a large perinatal and pediatric population in Chatham, Caswell and Orange Counties. The WIC Program Director provides strategic, administrative, and operational leadership for the WIC Program in accordance with USDA regulations, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) policies, and local agency procedures. This role ensures high-quality nutrition services for eligible participants while maintaining program integrity, fiscal accountability, and compliance with all federal and state requirements. Ensures program quality control and that the work of the department is consistent with the policies and the mission of PHS. Assesses the training needs of the staff and provides appropriate training opportunities. Responsible for the fiscal solvency, budgeting, and grants management for the program. Provides representation of the WIC Program with stakeholders to further strengthen relationships and develop the program within PHS and in the community. Responsible for the hiring, evaluation, auditing and performance improvement plans.

Duties / Responsibilities -

Qualifications -

Education & Professional Licensure : Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Nutrition from an accredited college or university and one year of nutrition counseling experience; or Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education and two years nutrition counseling experience.

Required :

Preferred :

Immunizations : Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range : $76,424 - $102,707 ( commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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