ABOUT US: Health Imperatives is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals Southeastern Massachusetts. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ, to provide the highest quality care, and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities, and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those who have been disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We work in partnership with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and commercial sexual exploitation, individuals with substance use disorders, and people who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed healthcare, emergency services and supports to nearly 25,000 individuals each year and we are committed to making our programs more accessible to all.
JOB TITLE: Program Director
HOURS: Full time (35 hours)
PROGRAM: Plymouth WIC
SALARY: $70,000
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, holiday, paid earned leave, retirement, etc.
OVERVIEW: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Maternal & Child Health, the Program Director is responsible for the overall administration and management of Plymouth WIC program and its satellite/mobile locations.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
· Ensure and increase access to WIC services by identifying trends and issues, monitoring reports, evaluating, and making decisions based on data.
· Establish and build collaborative partnerships both externally and within HI South Shore and Plymouth Regional office team to maximize client access to all programs.
· Ensure high quality internal customer service and external vendor compliance.
· Plan, implement and evaluate program operations to ensure compliance with federal, state and HI policies and procedures.
· Develop outreach and referral networks in conjunction with community coordinator and senior nutritionist reflective of state WIC needs assessment priorities.
· Define and sets clear expectations for staff roles and responsibilities including setting schedules and hours of operation that reflect participant needs.
· Hire, evaluate, and provide regular supervision for senior nutritionist, outreach coordinator and program assistants, and assist senior nutritionist hire and evaluate nutrition staff.
· Ensure staff have up-to-date knowledge and skills by regular conducting regular staff.
observations, facilitating timely and relevant communications, and staff participation in trainings, conferences, and meetings.
· Act as liaison between the State WIC office and HI and with community providers
· Attend agency, WIC, and community meetings as required and appropriate.
· Other duties as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, or nutrition plus two years’ experience in program administration including supervisory experience;
· Or Master’s degree and one year of experience in program administration including supervisory experience.
· Demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills; excellence in program planning and administration; cultural competency; trauma-informed approach to customer service; ability to plan, articulate, implement and evaluate program goals responsive to changing participant and community data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Previous WIC experience and/or RD/LDN preferred. Bilingual Portuguese or Spanish a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some travel in Southeastern Massachusetts is required. Valid MA driver’s license, auto registration and safe driving record needed.
