WIC Program Director/Registered Dietician (Part-time or Full-time)
Apply NowCompany: Mono County, CA
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Description:
Salary : $82,229.00 - $99,950.00 Annually
Location : Bridgeport / Mammoth Lakes, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300170
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Public Health Division
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Bargaining Unit: MCPE
Statement on Remote Work Policy - Mono County, California
Mono County does not permit out-of-state remote work for its employees. All employees must perform their job duties within the state of California to ensure compliance with state labor laws, tax regulations, and operational needs. Any remote work arrangements must be conducted within California, subject to department approval and county policies.
Description
This position is available as .5 FTE or 1.0 FTE (20-40 hours per week)
Benefits information included in this job posting refer to 1.0 FTE employees; Part-time employees may be elligible for prorated benefits. Please view the and the for more information regarding pro-rated benefits.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to plan, organize, direct, and manage the Women, Infants and Children(WIC) Program, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations; to serve as a Dietitian with responsibility for the nutrition education component of the WIC program; to provide counseling for participants and staff; to direct program planning, service evaluation, and public relations; to schedule, organize, assign, and supervise the work of assigned staff; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a program management classification for the position which has responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the WIC program and the work of staff assigned to the program.
REPORTS TO
Health and Human Services Director or designee
CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
May directly supervise staff and provide lead direction to other staff as assigned
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties include but are not limited to the following:
Typical Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Bachelor of Science Degree in food nutrition, public health, or a closely related field, including completion of sufficient nutrition and public health courses to obtain certification as a Registered Dietitian.
Previous experience as a professional Dietitian in a health setting is highly desirable.
Mono County Summary of Benefits
The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.
Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates
Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee's Children for $10,000.00.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.
CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.
Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov
AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.
Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.
For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00
SICK & VACATION
Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.
Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:
Initial employment 10 days vacation per year
After three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per year
After ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per year
After fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per year
After twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per year
Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.
Mono County Holidays
Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.
"Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!"
01
Have you taken any courses to obtain certification as a Registered Dietitian?
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in food nutrition, public health, or a closely related field?
Required Question
Location : Bridgeport / Mammoth Lakes, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300170
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Public Health Division
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Bargaining Unit: MCPE
Statement on Remote Work Policy - Mono County, California
Mono County does not permit out-of-state remote work for its employees. All employees must perform their job duties within the state of California to ensure compliance with state labor laws, tax regulations, and operational needs. Any remote work arrangements must be conducted within California, subject to department approval and county policies.
Description
This position is available as .5 FTE or 1.0 FTE (20-40 hours per week)
Benefits information included in this job posting refer to 1.0 FTE employees; Part-time employees may be elligible for prorated benefits. Please view the and the for more information regarding pro-rated benefits.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to plan, organize, direct, and manage the Women, Infants and Children(WIC) Program, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations; to serve as a Dietitian with responsibility for the nutrition education component of the WIC program; to provide counseling for participants and staff; to direct program planning, service evaluation, and public relations; to schedule, organize, assign, and supervise the work of assigned staff; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a program management classification for the position which has responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the WIC program and the work of staff assigned to the program.
REPORTS TO
Health and Human Services Director or designee
CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
May directly supervise staff and provide lead direction to other staff as assigned
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties include but are not limited to the following:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the annual WIC Nutrition Service Plan, Continuous Quality Improvement Plan, and mandatory record reviews in accordance with State WIC guidelines.
- Plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates and directs the work of WIC program staff.
- Assists with the preparation and submission of annual County and State budgets as well as WIC claims for State reimbursement, maintains requisite fiscal records and documentation.
- Responsible for program accountability.
- Conducts monthly staff meetings and breastfeeding trainings according to State WIC guidelines.
- Plans and directs WIC outreach efforts.
- Develops and/or evaluates nutrition/breastfeeding education materials used in the local community.
- Evaluates overall nutrition education efforts to determine their effectiveness, implementing changes as necessary.
- Prepares nutrition assessments and high-risk care plans for referred participants.
- Interviews and determines eligibility of WIC applicants and participants.
- Provides counseling for WIC participants and follows-up to evaluate progress.
- Oversees decisions to disqualify WIC participants from the program.
- Enrolls, re-certifies and individually counsels participants at scheduled clinics.
- Coordinates WIC participant care with local health care providers to ensure proper delivery of program services.
- Determines the nutritional risk of WIC participants and establishes risk criteria which will facilitate caseload management.
- Is accountable for the security and distribution of vouchers.
- Provides annual training for program staff and oversees all program trainings that are provided by State WIC.
- Plans and schedules clinic sites, times, and staffing.
- Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence.
- Represents the Health Department and the WIC Program, interpreting policies and regulations for the public, and serves a Dietitian consultant for community agencies and health care providers.
- Develops breastfeeding goals and Lactation Aide Information in developing of strategies to promote and support breastfeeding.
- Develop and update breastfeeding classes for prenatal participants in a group or for individuals.
- Submit order for breastfeeding equipment to State when necessary.
- Develop and update breast pump policy and procedure for WIC electric breast pump
- loaning program for tracking, receiving, cleaning and repair.
- Document pressure gauge testing on each breast pump annually.
- Participate in local Breast Feeding Task Force.
- Refer and provide resources to breastfeeding services locally.
- Develop and Update Nutrition Education for groups and individuals.
- Oversee WIC staff during WIC Nutrition Education.
- Train staff on nutrition Education classes.
Typical Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of nutrition as applied to women, infants, and children and current trends in nutrition.
- Laws, rules, and regulations related to the delivery of WIC program and health services.
- Procedures involved in promoting perinatal, child, and adolescent health and family planning.
- Community aspects of public health services including community resources and demography.
- Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to nutrition programs.
- Child growth and development.
- Program management, planning, evaluation, and development.
- Principles, techniques, and practices of public health administration.
- Budget development and expenditure control.
- Principles and techniques of effective employee supervision, training, work evaluation, and development.
- Plan, organize, manage, supervise, and administer the WIC program and nutrition services and breastfeeding promotional activities.
- Develop, organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data.
- Provide direction, supervision, training, and work evaluations for assigned staff.
- Develop and administer budget and control expenditures.
- Develop and maintain good public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and organizations.
- Interpret and apply regulations as they apply to nutrition program.
- Analyze and evaluate health and nutrition problems and take appropriate action.
- Maintain the confidentiality of records and reports.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Develop and maintain program records and prepare clear, concise reports.
- Effectively represent the Public Health Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- To maintain favorable public relations.
- To set priorities and assigned work to other professionals.
Bachelor of Science Degree in food nutrition, public health, or a closely related field, including completion of sufficient nutrition and public health courses to obtain certification as a Registered Dietitian.
Previous experience as a professional Dietitian in a health setting is highly desirable.
Mono County Summary of Benefits
The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.
Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.
Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates
Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00
Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee's Children for $10,000.00.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.
CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.
Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov
AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.
Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.
For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00
SICK & VACATION
Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.
Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:
Initial employment 10 days vacation per year
After three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per year
After ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per year
After fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per year
After twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per year
Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.
Mono County Holidays
Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.
"Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!"
01
Have you taken any courses to obtain certification as a Registered Dietitian?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in food nutrition, public health, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
Required Question