Analysis Skills, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Health Department, Healthcare, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nutrition, Public Health, Staff Training, Training/Teaching
- Opportunity to make a difference every day by serving those most in need.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities and focus on health education, health promotion and disease prevention.
- Supportive and dynamic team environment.
- Career growth with manageable work-life balance.
Then look no further! Our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is making a difference every day. In addition to the benefits available to Fairfax County employees, working for WIC is an opportunity for career growth while enjoying a manageable work-life balance.
The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information.
This position is responsible for day-to-day operation of assigned Fairfax County WIC Clinics. Plans and manages daily clinic activities (scheduling, staffing). Analyzes monthly caseload reports to determine staffing, equipment and clinic supplies. Monitors compliance with state and federal WIC guidelines. Provides nutrition services to clients who are eligible for the WIC program. Based on client needs, makes referrals to other service providers. Provides nutrition education for WIC clients, and training for staff. Facilitates breastfeeding promotion. Conducts community outreach activities, fosters collaborations and partnerships with programs and organizations that serve our WIC population.
Note: This is a grant funded position.Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Agency: Health Department
Location: SOUTH COUNTY HUMAN SVCS CENTER, 8350 RICHMOND HIGHWAY, ALEXANDRIA (MM03)