Location: Casper,WY, USA
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your skills to make a difference in your community! This is a full-time position working as a clinic and regional supervisor for Natrona County, Goshen County, Platte, and Converse County WIC services and employees. This position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. Excellent State Benefits include: Beautiful country with wide open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few. In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefit package.
Human Resource Contact:...@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
* Interpret and monitor adherence to Federal and State WIC Regulations and Policies within assigned local agencies and regions, through consultation visits and management evaluations, and provision of quality nutrition services.
* Function as a liaison between local agencies in the region and the State WIC Office.
* Performs WIC participant certification including health and nutrition assessment/nutrition education for participants, including breastfeeding education/support and health referrals. Prescribes and issues supplemental, nutritious food packages.
* Provides program management of WIC offices within the region, including quality assurance activities.
* Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate-level employees within local agencies and regions.
* Communicate with necessary parties regarding changing rules, expectations, and goals while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
* Assures development of services and actual service delivery meets the needs of the participants, and assures areas of concern with service delivery are appropriately addressed.
* Assesses community needs and conducts appropriate outreach.
* Conduct and tailor nutrition screening, assessment and education, and health screens including anthropometric and hematologic assessment to determine WIC eligibility.
* Assures service meets the needs of the participants.
* Directs the work of contractors and county employees with full operational, supervisory, and fiscal responsibility.
* Provides provider and participant training and education, public education, resource development, identification, and implementation of best practices.
* Coordinates breastfeeding promotion and education.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
A registered dietitian (RD) credential is preferred for nutritionists. Our ideal candidate will also have a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
A four-year degree is required in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing, or Public Health Nutrition.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required for RNs.
KNOWLEDGE:
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant writing, grant administration, management, and evaluation.
* Knowledge of program administration.
* Knowledge of Wyoming state statutes.
* Knowledge of marketing, social marketing, customer service, group dynamics, public relations, advocacy, and outreach strategies.
* Understanding and ability to apply principles of maternal and child health and nutrition, as well as breastfeeding support and education.
* Ability to supervise and motivate employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist
OR
Education & ExperienceSubstitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Travel required
NOTES:
* FLSA: Exempt
* Full-time, benefited position
* A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
* The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division
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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.