WIC PROJECT DIRECTOR

RUSK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES – PUBLIC HEALTH

Rusk County is recruiting for a part-time Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Project Director.  This position is responsible for the overall assurance of compliance with the requirements in the WIC Operations and User Manuals.  The Project Director performs nutritional assessments, counseling, and education of clients in individual and group settings; promotes breastfeeding and community education for positive breastfeeding attitudes and atmosphere; and supervises WIC staff. This is a contracted position.

Minimum Requirements

·         Graduation from high school, or equivalence.  Bachelor’s Degree in nutritional sciences or dietetics required; computer experience required

·         Registered Dietitian (RD) or registration-eligible.  (an individual who has completed a course of study approved by the American Dietetic Association and completed an approved internship) and successfully completes the registration exam within six months of employment; certification with the State of Wisconsin as a Dietitian required within six month of employment

·         Specialized training in breastfeeding management preferred; certification in breastfeeding education preferred

·         Experience working with the public in a public health, health care office, or health care environment preferred; experience working with children preferred; experience with WIC program preferred

·         Supervisory experience preferred

·         Must meet all State and Federal requirements to operate a Wisconsin WIC Project

·         Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance

·         Must be able to lift and move fifty pounds

A Rusk County application for employment can be obtained at: 

http://www.ruskcounty.org/services/jobs.asp, or from the Rusk County – County Clerk’s office. 

Completed applications should be returned to:

Margaret “Kayo” Nash, R.N., Health Officer/Public Health Supervisor

Rusk County Department of Health & Human Services – Public Health

311 Miner Ave. E., C220

Ladysmith, WI  54848

knash@ruskcountywi.us

Rusk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Rusk County Job Application (.pdf)