WIC NUTRITION COORDINATOR

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Summary

Perform a variety of professional duties for participants of the federal Supplemental Nutrition 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 regulation, the policies and procedures of the NYSDOH WIC Program and the Institute for Family Health. Uses the NYSDOH NYWIC computer system to process WIC participants information. Is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objective 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, objective and policies of the department and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional duties for WIC participants under supervision of the WIC Director, Associate Director or Practice Administrator.
• Apply thorough knowledge of counseling methods, government regulations, and WIC program policies to participants.
• Utilize the NYSDOH NYWIC computer system to process participant information.
• Refer participants to community resources as needed based on knowledge of public health facilities and community resources.
• Assist the WIC Director and / or Associate Director with related departmental duties.

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 highlights the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.

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