Summary:

The WIC Supervisor will assist the WIC Director in the daily, monthly and annual operations for the WIC Clinic as well as other services that may enhance the goals of the WIC Program and/or CHRISTUS Health.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the coordination and development of the CHRISTUS Health WIC Wellness Center including nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, outreach activities, community services and increasing participation.
• Assists with plans for staffing needs of WIC Clinics, including coverage during absentees, hiring, counseling and ensuring compliance with Core Values, Standards of Performance, and Ethics etc.
• Plans for Associates to meet the required trainings according to WIC policies. This includes training in nutrition education, breastfeeding, and TXIN computer and when program changes require specialized, focused training according to the WIC Contract.
• Assists with Kronos input and approval in the WIC Directors absence or as needed when coverage of the clinics has changed the schedule for an Associate(s).
• Responsible for the State TXIN computer system changes, updates and implementation of training of covert and new Associates.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned client care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of clients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned client care assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each client served.
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and standards as promulgated by state and federal agencies, the hospital and other regulatory entities.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of clients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is a necessity in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of the CHRISTUS Health System.
• Position requires ability to complete and submit statistical reports required on a timely basis.
• Hours may occasionally be long and irregular and sustained periods of pressure and concentration are considered normal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university. Registered Dietitian preferred but not required.
• Equivalent years of experience may be substituted, in lieu of education, 2 years of experience = 1 year of education.
• Current state license if an LVN or RN.
  

Experience

• 1-year minimum management experience.
• Previous experience in operating a medical or nutritional program for a period of two (2) years.
• Previous WIC program experience preferred.
• Other experience may be acceptance at the discretion of the WIC Director.
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• If RD, LVN or RN licensed to practice in the State of Texas with current registration or permit.
• Must possess a valid Class C driver?s license.

Work Schedule:

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.

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