Wic Supervisor

Salary: $64,089.94 - $81,877.12 Annually
Location : Battle Creek, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00026
Department: Health
Opening Date: 03/11/2024
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Family Public Health Director, manages and participates in the development, organization, and implementation of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Directs and leads WIC staff.
Calhoun County is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workplace that provides an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all employees and the public it serves.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Family Public Health Director, promote the 10 essential public health services.
• Ensure minimum program requirements and Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation standards are met.
• Ensure program structures and processes are consistent with State and Federal guidelines (including HIPAA).
• Develop, implement, and review WIC plans as requested by State and other funding agencies including development of objectives, strategies, program manual, contracts, annual plans, and outcome evaluations.
• Assist Family Public Health Director in supervising staff to assure a high quality of professional service and monitor performance in relation to goals and objectives. Ensure that there is adequate professional development and in-service training for all staff. Oversee and participate in continuing in-service education activities.
• Work collaboratively with and provide input to the Family Public Health Director and finance staff responsible for administrative issues such as billing, reporting, purchasing, and WIC flow.
• Collaborate and coordinate WIC services, including Breastfeeding Support Services and immunization services with program partners and CCPHD staff.
• Coordinate outreach efforts for WIC.
• Monitor, review, and track data and activity reports, and responsible for timely and accurate submission of reports to funding sources.
• Work collaboratively with and provide input to the Family Public Health Director and finance staff responsible for administrative issues such as billing, reporting, and purchasing.
• Coordinate with Deputy Health Officer on development of grant requests and project proposals and seek alternative sources of funding. Act as grant administrator for WIC and maintain positive relationships with grantor agencies.
• Maintain and develop relationships and work collaboratively with staff, service providers, and community partners on planning and resource development efforts.
• Ensure all program-specific policies and procedures are up-to-date and meet the current standard of practice.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Family Public Health Director in the facilitation of department staff meetings, agenda development, program updates, WIC flow changes, etc.
• Facilitate team and participate in general staff meetings.
• Participate in public health quality programs (e.g., Quality Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control).
• Participation in emergency exercises and training required.
• Maintains the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform duties of all WIC staff positions.
• Assess own needs for professional growth and participates in education that increases knowledge and skills in area of responsibilities.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures and maintains client confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred degree is in a health-related profession, such as dietetics, nutrition, or nursing.
• One to three years of program management, including supervisory experience, with skills in related field necessary to effectively manage the daily operations and administration of programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills.
• Ability to multi-task simultaneous projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with frequent distractions due to people and/or telephone calls.
• Required to handle pressures related to meeting deadlines, fulfilling scheduling requirements, dealing with concerned citizens and employees.
• A valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions

• Clinic/Office environment.
• Travel may be required.
• May have contact with infectious disease and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• On-call availability to respond to emergencies (e.g., program-related and public health emergencies).
• Extended workdays (beyond 8 hours/day) and weekends or holidays may be required.
• May encounter threatening people and other dangerous situations.

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.
What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?
Medical: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options ()
Dental: 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental ()
Vision: 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP) ()
Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health): Most Services 100% Employer Paid (More information)
Life Insurance: 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D
Short Term Disability: 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks
Retirement: Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution (More information)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet ()
Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department
Paid Time Off:

• Start through fourth years - 144 Hours (3.6 weeks based on 40-hour work week)
• Fifth through ninth years - 184 Hours (4.6 weeks)
• Tenth through fourteenth years - 224 Hours (5.6 weeks)
• Fifteen and Subsequent years - 264 Hours (6.6 weeks)

(amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and/or defined work week)
Paid Holidays: 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year
Additional Voluntary Benefits:

• Term Life Insurance (above Employer Paid Plan)
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability Wage Loss Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Perks Program (discounts at local merchants for being a County employee)