Director - Pedi Women Infant AND Child

Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 26, 2025

Job Description:

Description
Summary: The WIC Director is responsible for the daily operations of the WIC Clinics. Plan, organize and direct all functions including staffing and staff development, budgeting, and purchasing. Evaluate the effectiveness of the WIC Program. Recommend changes in upgrading the delivery of WIC Services. Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide active leadership in the coordination, planning and implementation of the organization's WIC Program. Plan or participate as needed in development of program proposals for funding.
• Responsible for the coordination and development of the CHRISTUS Children's WIC Clinics including nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support and community services.
• Responsible for development, implementation, and appropriate documentation of the CHRISTUS WIC and the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) financial budget, projections and appropriate billing.
• Ensures adherence to the planned budget, projections, and goals within the overall context of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care operations and HHS contract.
• Supervises, evaluates and coordinates CHRISTUS WIC associates.
• Criteria based evaluations are written and distributed annually with associates and are appropriate to position and responsibility.
• Arranges for and/or conducts in service training as appropriate for personnel development.
• Establishes written Local Agency policies and revises policies and procedures appropriate to the WIC program, hospital standards, and other regulatory agencies/directives. Responsible for State Agency policies and their enforcement at the Local Agency level.
• Maintains ongoing Quality Assurance and Improvement activities particular to each program. Measures effectiveness of operations and reports to appropriate regulatory agencies and CHRISTUS Children's.
• Designs staffing model and clinic operating sites which reflects a plan to meet WIC goals, objectives and budgetary constraints.
• Coordinates participant and enrollee activities within the WIC program to promote continuity and collaboration between disciplines.
• Develops and executes an annual outreach plan to expand programs.
• Demonstrates competence to provide client care responsibilities in a manner that meets age-specific and developmental needs of clients served by the WIC Program.
• Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, education, and referral procedures and/or service methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs to 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 patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties
• Demonstrates adherence to CORE values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university;
  • Registered Nurse licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Texas with current registration or a professional in health care management with a minimum of 3 years of management experience. Consideration will be given to suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience in lieu of the stated education requirements. Experience
    • Previous experience in operating a medical program for a period of 3 years, including 2 years in a capacity where supervisory and management ability was demonstrated.
    • Previous WIC Program experience preferred.
    • Previous Obstetric and/or Pediatric experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
      • If RN, licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Texas with current registration or permit.
      • Must possess a valid driver's license.
      • If Nutritionist, a minimum of 24 hours of nutrition are required on "official" transcript. Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at .

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