The Institute for Family Health
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR WIC PROGRAM
The Institute for Family Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR WIC PROGRAM
Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
WIC Sites 2 - New York, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$30.50 - $36.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
SUMMARY
Performs a variety of professional duties for participants of the Federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) under the supervision of the WIC Director, Associate Director or the Practice administrator.
Is guided by a thorough knowledge of counseling methods; practices and procedures, applicable government regulations, the policies and procedures of the NYSDOH WIC Program and the Institute for Family Health.
Uses the NYSDOH NYWIC computer system to process participants and information.
Is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the WIC Program and the Organization.
Has a thorough knowledge of the community and public health facilities so as to refer participants as needed.
Assists the WIC Director and/or Associate Director with related departmental duties.
Is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization.
Works directly with the breastfeeding advocates and coordinate breastfeeding appointments.
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and to deal calmly with individuals under stress
Multi-lingual preferred
Demonstrated computer skills including typing, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point
Good writing and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics Food and nutrition which meets ADA minimum requirements (RD)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
Demonstrate computer skills including typing, Microsoft words, Excel, Power Point
The ability to work with a variety of backgrounds
The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
As a member of the IFH community, we expect employees to: adhere to the organization’s policies regarding time, attendance, and dress code; demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness; manage time and resources to meet established goals/projects within the agreed upon time frames; demonstrate accountability; maintain patient/employee confidentiality; meet applicable regulatory and annual health assessment requirements; self- identify learning strengths and needs; demonstrate a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with participants, families, significant others, members of the staff and extended community. The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.
Please visit www.Institute.org for more information.
Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
WIC Sites 2 - New York, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$30.50 - $36.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
SUMMARY
Performs a variety of professional duties for participants of the Federal Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) under the supervision of the WIC Director, Associate Director or the Practice administrator.
Is guided by a thorough knowledge of counseling methods; practices and procedures, applicable government regulations, the policies and procedures of the NYSDOH WIC Program and the Institute for Family Health.
Uses the NYSDOH NYWIC computer system to process participants and information.
Is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the WIC Program and the Organization.
Has a thorough knowledge of the community and public health facilities so as to refer participants as needed.
Assists the WIC Director and/or Associate Director with related departmental duties.
Is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization.
Works directly with the breastfeeding advocates and coordinate breastfeeding appointments.
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and to deal calmly with individuals under stress
Multi-lingual preferred
Demonstrated computer skills including typing, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point
Good writing and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics Food and nutrition which meets ADA minimum requirements (RD)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
Demonstrate computer skills including typing, Microsoft words, Excel, Power Point
The ability to work with a variety of backgrounds
The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
As a member of the IFH community, we expect employees to: adhere to the organization’s policies regarding time, attendance, and dress code; demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness; manage time and resources to meet established goals/projects within the agreed upon time frames; demonstrate accountability; maintain patient/employee confidentiality; meet applicable regulatory and annual health assessment requirements; self- identify learning strengths and needs; demonstrate a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with participants, families, significant others, members of the staff and extended community. The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.
Please visit www.Institute.org for more information.