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WIC Coordinator: Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

For you, the passion and dedication with which you serve defines who you are, not just what you do. It is the force that drives you to provide care, and the same passion with which our people live their lives, and in turn, share their culture.

As a member of Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you'll be entrusted with ensuring the health and vitality of a culture whose history is as rich and storied as the land they inhabit. Your clinical skills will be challenged to grow as you service the medical needs of over 50 rural communities. Your spirit will be rewarded with the generous compassion that they will share with you in return. Come and experience our culture of care.


Position Summary: This position is responsible for effective and efficient management of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Manages the day-to-day activities of this multifaceted, highly regulated, complex program; coordinates activities across state WIC local agencies, and federal programs (immunization, Head Start, MCH programs and Medicaid); oversees the program budget, manages and maintains a caseload of 2,500; communicates information about the program to agencies and organizations, to the public locally and nationally, compiles information and responds to questions on program activities, complies with appropriate state and federal statutes governing program operation, participates in planning/task force committees locally and nationally, writing grants to secure additional funding, committing agency resources for joint projects, implements joint projects, participates in management review of other local WIC agencies, coordinates training for paraprofessionals to become WIC Certified Paraprofessional Authorities (CPAs) and provides training for dietetic interns from UAA. The incumbent will be required to conduct village travel for client recertification and vendor inspection. Performs other pertinent duties as assigned.


Minimum Education: BS Degree in nutritional sciences or related field required; current Registered Dietitian status preferred. Masters Degree with an emphasis in public health nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, nutritional sciences or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Experience: Two years progressive experience in WIC, nutrition or public health. Masters degree can be substituted for one year progressive experience. Must have at least one year supervisory experience.

License, Certification, Registration: ADA registration and State of Alaska Licensure. Must maintain this status. If not a Registered Dietitian with ADA must pass the Alaska WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) examination within 6 months of hire.

Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids: Computer, Hemocue machine, microcuvettes, unostix, weighing scale, breast pumps.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Supervisory experience in a public health nutrition program, knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition and diet therapy, fiscal and human resource management, developing policies and procedures, writing grants, cross-cultural communication, excellent people skills and strong character. Moderate computer skills and familiarity with common software applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises dietitian/nutritionists, WIC Technicians and CPAs.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Torte Claim
  
• Loan Repayment
  
• Employee Wellness Center

YKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions.

Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
www.ykhc.org

Call us at 1-800-478-8905

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