Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supervisor

Clackamas County

$85K — $114K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum six years of relevant experience in healthcare, social, public health, or human services
  • Experience in hiring, training, and leading staff
  • Proficient in working with government agencies regarding specific funding and program requirements
  • Skilled in organizational development such as strategic planning and quality improvement
  • Experienced in advancing racial health equity and trauma-informed practices
  • Strong communication skills for community outreach and partner engagement
  • Ability to foster a supportive work culture focusing on teamwork and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate the activities of WIC clinics and staff
  • Monitor program effectiveness and implement procedural improvements
  • Hire and supervise professional staff while facilitating training and development
  • Provide guidance on complex technical issues and manage client case files
  • Liaise with community and government agencies to coordinate services
  • Assist in preparing budgets and manage program funds and expenditures
  • Conduct outreach and public relations activities to promote WIC programs

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Options for frontloading vacation time for new hires
  • 8 hours of sick leave accrual per month
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day annually
  • Employer-paid retirement contribution to PERS/OPSRP
  • A choice of medical, dental, and alternative care plans
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional retirement savings options available
Full Job Description
CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on September 29, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

COMPENSATION

Annual Pay Range: $85,007.80 - $114,760.99

Hourly Pay Range: $40.869134 - $55.173554

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services, Public Health division is seeking a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supervisor (classified as Human Services Supervisor). This position provides leadership and operational oversight for WIC clinics located throughout Clackamas County. The supervisor directs professional and paraprofessional staff and ensures consistent and equitable service delivery across all locations. This position also leads the continued development of the WIC program so that it can respond effectively to a changing public health landscape. This includes guiding continuous quality improvement efforts and adapting services to meet evolving community needs. The supervisor will strengthen partnerships that improve outcomes for families and advance the integration of WIC into a broader maternal and child health continuum of care. The supervisor also serves as Clackamas County's WIC Coordinator.

The most competitive candidates will be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) and have experience providing effective leadership and supervision in WIC or a closely related setting.

Clackamas County is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. In that spirit, we encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
  • A minimum of six (6) years of related experience that provides the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
  • Demonstrated experience hiring, training, leading, and supporting staff in a health care, social, public health or human services setting.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively between federal, state, and local agencies that have specific funding, policy, programmatic, and quality control requirements.
  • Skilled at leading organizational development activities (e.g., strategic planning, quality improvement, change management, performance management) and compliance reviews.
  • Demonstrated experience advancing racial health equity and trauma-informed practices within teams, client services, and community settings.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills that enable community outreach, partner engagement, and public speaking.
  • Ability to create a psychologically safe and supportive work culture that practices teamwork, healthy communication, and productive conflict resolution.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
  • Any of the following licenses, certifications, or registrations: RD, RN, IBCLC, LCSW, CHW, CHES.
  • Experience supervisor teams and leading the work of teams.
  • Experience working in the Maternal and Child Health field.
  • Experience as a WIC Coordinator or WIC clinic supervisor.
  • Strong understanding of the value and functions of WIC.
  • Thorough knowledge of contracts, adherence to policies and procedures, and employee/labor relations processes.
  • Demonstrated experience tracking financial and performance data to drive decision-making.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
  • Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
  • Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
  • Plans and coordinates the activities of a human service program or project; develops work plans, assigns case loads, allocates resources and develops schedules to accomplish program goals.
  • Monitors and evaluates effectiveness in meeting established objectives of program and clientele; develops and implements procedural improvements and recommends policy changes to higher level management.
  • Hires and supervises professional and/or technical staff to provide quality service to citizens and County staff; prepares performance evaluations; recommends and administers progressive discipline; conducts and/or facilitates staff training and development programs; promotes cooperative team efforts among staff and with other County departments.
  • Provides direction to staff on complex technical or procedural issues; makes or reviews decisions on difficult case problems; maintains or reviews client case files.
  • Coordinates the activities of the program/project with other human service programs within assigned department and other community and government agencies; serves as liaison to private industry.
  • Assists in preparing and updating budgets and grant proposals; manages budget/grant funds and authorizes/reviews limited program expenditures; gathers and compiles data and prepares reports.
  • Conducts public relations and outreach activities; recruits volunteers and donations; develops resources within community and private organizations; provides program information to the public, community groups and agencies; prepares or reviews flyers, brochures, newsletter articles, classified advertisements, press releases and correspondence.
KEY COMPETENCIES

Working knowledge of: Principles, methods, trends, practices, and techniques in a specific area/field relevant to assigned program; principles and practices of public administration, including organization design, budget/grant administration and supervision; needs of individuals with limited economic and social resources; principles and techniques of supervision; participative management theories; community resources; case management methods and techniques; office equipment, including personal computers and software programs.

Skill to: Plan and coordinate a human service program; effectively develop and utilize available staff, program and community resources; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; relate to a wide range of clients, personnel, professional staff and community representatives; interpret policies and develop corresponding procedures; gather and evaluate data; direct staff in continuous efforts to improve quality productivity and effectiveness; incorporate team participation in decision making; make program and customer service decisions based upon best practice and trends; respond to changes desired by citizens and County staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with community private and government agencies, County employees and the public; prepare and deliver oral presentations before public groups; operate computer software and other office equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:
  • 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
    • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
  • 8 hours of sick accrual per month
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
    • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
    • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
  • A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • A Choice of Dental Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Longevity pay
  • Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
  • A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)
This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The health of a community is a key indicator about its quality of life. At Clackamas County Public Health, we are committed to improving the quality of life in Clackamas County by offering services and engaging in activities that protect and promote the health of its residents.

Public Health's Mission

Promote and assist individuals, families & communities to be healthy, safe and thrive. By working with our communities, Public Health assures conditions that:

Prevent injury & disease

Promote health

Protect food, water & air

Prepare for emergencies

Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas County Public Health

Public Health is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health fami lies and strong communities in Clackamas County.

Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.

Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.

H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
  1. EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
  2. EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
  3. ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at [email protected] . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Requesting Veterans' Preference

Learn more about Oregon's Veterans' Preference VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .

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