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State of Wyoming WIC Clinic Supervisor 2024-01269 in United States
WIC Clinic Supervisor 2024-01269
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WIC Clinic Supervisor 2024-01269
Salary
$30.00 Hourly
Location
Douglas, WY
Job Type
Contract Part-time
Job Number
2024-01269
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
06/25/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
ATAW99
Description
Benefits
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Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your skills to make a difference in your community! This part-time AWEC (Contract) position serves as the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Clinic Supervisor that operates local WIC agencies in Converse and Platte Counties, Wyoming. The individual in this position promotes positive health outcomes for the participants of the WIC Program through nutrition assessment, breastfeeding promotion and support, and program referrals. 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.
Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Directs the work of contractors and employees with operational, supervisory, and fiscal responsibility.
Conducts health screenings, including anthropometric and hematologic assessments, and nutrition assessments, to determine WIC eligibility.
Develops and documents care plans for high-risk and low-risk participants, including goal setting, behavior modification, and plans for follow-up.
Provides health referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, breastfeeding promotion, and support.
Determines WIC eligibility for WIC applicants.
Prescribes and issues supplemental, nutritious food packages.
Communicate with necessary parties regarding changing rules, expectations, and goals while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Assure development of services and actual service delivery meets the needs of the participants, and ensure areas of concern with service delivery are appropriately addressed.
Assesses community needs and conducts appropriate outreach.
Functions as a liaison from field offices to the Regional Nutrition Supervisor and State WIC Agency.
Develops and implements the local agency's annual nutrition education plans to address breastfeeding and nutrition priorities.
Offers provider and participant training and education, public education, and resource development; identifies and implements best practices.
Coordinates breastfeeding promotion and education.
Oversee ordering, inventory, maintenance, and issuance of local agency equipment, products, and supplies under State WIC Policy and Procedure.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
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. A Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is preferred for nutritionists. Our ideal candidate will also have a minimum of one-year supervisory experience.
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:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Travel required.
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position.
Contract position working 24 hours/week.
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
Supplemental Information
Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and ay Structure.
URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Non Benefit Position