HSHP11-2023-01416-WIC State Supervisor/Breastfeeding Coordinator-Cheyenne
Salary:
$6,757.
91 - $7,508.
79 MonthlyLocation :
Cheyenne, WYJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
2023-01416Department:
048-Public Health - Community Health - Women, Infant and Children (WIC)Opening Date:
07/12/2023Description and Functions Open Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Make a difference in your community, be a leader, and love your job! The ideal candidate for this job will find joy in helping the WIC Program and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program grow and thrive in Wyoming by overseeing half of the local agency operations for the Wyoming Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, representing about 7,000 participants and budgets of up to $1.
3 million for the biennium.
You can find job satisfaction and fulfillment through building and working with teams, providing program guidance, supporting staff, and coordinating with the State Nutrition Coordinator and WIC Unit Manager to oversee WIC Program management, supervision, policy oversight, and quality assurance.
You will also have the opportunity to influence the breastfeeding experience of women and infants through oversight of the breastfeeding peer counselors and peer counselor funding within the Wyoming WIC Program.
Human Resource Contact:
v
Essential Functions:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
Provides oversight and direction for the breastfeeding component of the WIC Program including the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.
Manages, plans, coordinates, evaluates, and ensures the Peer Counselor Program is carried out in compliance with federal, state, and county regulations and standards.
Develops/authorizes all peer counselor contracts, activities, training, competencies, and annual budget.
Conducts biennial monitoring and evaluation of local agency activities assuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provides technical assistance to all local agencies regarding nutrition, health education, breastfeeding, and supplemental food policy for WIC participants.
Resolves problems presented by subordinate management, local staff, other service providers, or participants regarding nutrition/breastfeeding policies, organization, and/or methods.
Writes annual WIC local agency, professional service, and At-Will-Employee Contracts (AWEC) for areas supervised.
Supervises ordering, inventory, distribution, and monitoring of breastfeeding equipment provided to WIC participants through the local WIC agencies.
Establishes, defines, and updates standards for nutrition, health assessment, and breastfeeding for WIC clients, including criteria for high-risk determination.
Develops, implements, and evaluates state and local agency WIC policies and procedures and provides input for multiple functional areas in the Annual WIC State Plan of Operations and State and Local Policy and Procedure Manual(s).
Supports management of the WIC Program within the mission of the Public Health Division through assessment, policy development, and assurance in the delivery of community-based, family-centered, coordinated care providing nutrition/breastfeeding expertise within the Department/Division.
Effectively implements performance management and quality improvement principles.
Establishes and maintains cooperative/collaborative relationships with local, state, federal, and private agencies and participates in periodic meetings of related sub-groups.
Assists with planning Annual State WIC Meeting(s) and nutrition/breastfeeding training or conferences, with input from local agencies and State office associates.
Composes correspondences and reports calling for considerable discretion and judgment relating to personnel and program matters.
Qualifications PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates who are Master's prepared Registered Dietitians or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who have the IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential.
KNOWLEDGE:
Personnel Management:
Knowledge of administrative management principles with the ability to apply this knowledge in supervising, leading, training, managing, motivating, recruiting, and retaining employees along with the ability to delegate, dissemination information, and adapt to changing technologies realizing this occurs from a distant location when needed.
Skill in interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with community groups and officials, the general public, and medical personnel.
Ability to be self-directed, organized, assertive, and to exercise independent judgment including the ability to perceive when change is needed and creatively bring about change.
Financial Management:
Knowledge of governmental budgeting, accounting principles, and record keeping.
Ability to develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate multiple budgets and expenditures.
Nutrition and Health Management for Women, Infants, and Children:
Dietetics knowledge/skills/competencies in nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation and standards that affect overall patient care and safety.
Skills in critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
Program Management:
Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to programs and evaluate these services and programs.
Knowledge and ability to work as a team with various local, regional, and national organizations/groups including the ability to plan and coordinate nutrition services in state government and private sector programs.
Knowledge and ability to build interpersonal bonds and partnerships in the Department and in the community to achieve positive health outcomes for WIC participants and Wyoming residents.
Knowledge of performance management and quality improvement.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
Experience:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Supervisor OR Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Supervisor Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
NoneNecessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically, the employee will sit comfortably to perform the work, however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items.
Travel required.
NOTES:
FLSA:
Exempt The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
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.
Yearly influenza vaccination is also required, unless medically contraindicated.
Supplemental Information 048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health DivisionClick to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path.
Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families.
Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end.
the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming.
Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! to learn more!01 (AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.
) High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent Some college Coursework, No Degree Received Associate's Degree Associate's Degree and additional coursework Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework Master's Degree Master's Degree and additional coursework Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree and additional coursework None of the Above 02 (AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.
) 45
Quarter hours/30
Semester hours 90
Quarter hours/60
Semester hours 136
Quarter hours/91
Semester hours 180
Quarter hours/120
Semester hours 225
Quarter hours/150+Semester hours N/A 03 (HSHP11) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Health Programs?Experience definition:
(Experience administratively with health programs or health program administration.
) No relevant experience.
Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
04 (AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05 Are you a Master prepared Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and have the IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential? Yes No 06 (A) Where did you hear about this opportunity? Goverment jobs www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/wyoming Indeed LinkedIn Zip Recruiter Wyoming Workforce Center Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.
) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.
) Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement Career Fair Human Resourses Division Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee) Current State Employee Other 07 (A) If you selected Current State Employee please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known.
This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
08 (A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
09 (AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE:
PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference.
If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.
I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
Yes No I am not a veteran 10 (AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim.
Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status.
By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
Current State Employee Veteran - DD214 Attached Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached None of the above 11 (AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment.
An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application.
Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https:
//www.
uscis.
gov/e-verify.
I have read and understand the above statement.
Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Assertive Communication Critical Thinking Evidence Based Practice Health Administration Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$6,757.
91 - $7,508.
79 MonthlyLocation :
Cheyenne, WYJob Type:
Full TimeJob Number:
2023-01416Department:
048-Public Health - Community Health - Women, Infant and Children (WIC)Opening Date:
07/12/2023Description and Functions Open Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Make a difference in your community, be a leader, and love your job! The ideal candidate for this job will find joy in helping the WIC Program and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program grow and thrive in Wyoming by overseeing half of the local agency operations for the Wyoming Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, representing about 7,000 participants and budgets of up to $1.
3 million for the biennium.
You can find job satisfaction and fulfillment through building and working with teams, providing program guidance, supporting staff, and coordinating with the State Nutrition Coordinator and WIC Unit Manager to oversee WIC Program management, supervision, policy oversight, and quality assurance.
You will also have the opportunity to influence the breastfeeding experience of women and infants through oversight of the breastfeeding peer counselors and peer counselor funding within the Wyoming WIC Program.
Human Resource Contact:
v
Essential Functions:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
Provides oversight and direction for the breastfeeding component of the WIC Program including the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.
Manages, plans, coordinates, evaluates, and ensures the Peer Counselor Program is carried out in compliance with federal, state, and county regulations and standards.
Develops/authorizes all peer counselor contracts, activities, training, competencies, and annual budget.
Conducts biennial monitoring and evaluation of local agency activities assuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provides technical assistance to all local agencies regarding nutrition, health education, breastfeeding, and supplemental food policy for WIC participants.
Resolves problems presented by subordinate management, local staff, other service providers, or participants regarding nutrition/breastfeeding policies, organization, and/or methods.
Writes annual WIC local agency, professional service, and At-Will-Employee Contracts (AWEC) for areas supervised.
Supervises ordering, inventory, distribution, and monitoring of breastfeeding equipment provided to WIC participants through the local WIC agencies.
Establishes, defines, and updates standards for nutrition, health assessment, and breastfeeding for WIC clients, including criteria for high-risk determination.
Develops, implements, and evaluates state and local agency WIC policies and procedures and provides input for multiple functional areas in the Annual WIC State Plan of Operations and State and Local Policy and Procedure Manual(s).
Supports management of the WIC Program within the mission of the Public Health Division through assessment, policy development, and assurance in the delivery of community-based, family-centered, coordinated care providing nutrition/breastfeeding expertise within the Department/Division.
Effectively implements performance management and quality improvement principles.
Establishes and maintains cooperative/collaborative relationships with local, state, federal, and private agencies and participates in periodic meetings of related sub-groups.
Assists with planning Annual State WIC Meeting(s) and nutrition/breastfeeding training or conferences, with input from local agencies and State office associates.
Composes correspondences and reports calling for considerable discretion and judgment relating to personnel and program matters.
Qualifications PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates who are Master's prepared Registered Dietitians or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who have the IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential.
KNOWLEDGE:
Personnel Management:
Knowledge of administrative management principles with the ability to apply this knowledge in supervising, leading, training, managing, motivating, recruiting, and retaining employees along with the ability to delegate, dissemination information, and adapt to changing technologies realizing this occurs from a distant location when needed.
Skill in interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with community groups and officials, the general public, and medical personnel.
Ability to be self-directed, organized, assertive, and to exercise independent judgment including the ability to perceive when change is needed and creatively bring about change.
Financial Management:
Knowledge of governmental budgeting, accounting principles, and record keeping.
Ability to develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate multiple budgets and expenditures.
Nutrition and Health Management for Women, Infants, and Children:
Dietetics knowledge/skills/competencies in nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation and standards that affect overall patient care and safety.
Skills in critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
Program Management:
Knowledge of and ability to apply federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to programs and evaluate these services and programs.
Knowledge and ability to work as a team with various local, regional, and national organizations/groups including the ability to plan and coordinate nutrition services in state government and private sector programs.
Knowledge and ability to build interpersonal bonds and partnerships in the Department and in the community to achieve positive health outcomes for WIC participants and Wyoming residents.
Knowledge of performance management and quality improvement.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
Experience:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Supervisor OR Education & Experience Substitution:
4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Supervisor Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
NoneNecessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically, the employee will sit comfortably to perform the work, however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items.
Travel required.
NOTES:
FLSA:
Exempt The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
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.
Yearly influenza vaccination is also required, unless medically contraindicated.
Supplemental Information 048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health DivisionClick to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path.
Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families.
Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end.
the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming.
Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! to learn more!01 (AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.
) High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent Some college Coursework, No Degree Received Associate's Degree Associate's Degree and additional coursework Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework Master's Degree Master's Degree and additional coursework Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree and additional coursework None of the Above 02 (AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.
) 45
Quarter hours/30
Semester hours 90
Quarter hours/60
Semester hours 136
Quarter hours/91
Semester hours 180
Quarter hours/120
Semester hours 225
Quarter hours/150+Semester hours N/A 03 (HSHP11) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Health Programs?Experience definition:
(Experience administratively with health programs or health program administration.
) No relevant experience.
Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
04 (AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05 Are you a Master prepared Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and have the IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential? Yes No 06 (A) Where did you hear about this opportunity? Goverment jobs www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/wyoming Indeed LinkedIn Zip Recruiter Wyoming Workforce Center Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.
) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.
) Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement Career Fair Human Resourses Division Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee) Current State Employee Other 07 (A) If you selected Current State Employee please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known.
This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
08 (A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
09 (AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE:
PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference.
If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.
I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
Yes No I am not a veteran 10 (AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE:
If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim.
Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status.
By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
Current State Employee Veteran - DD214 Attached Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached None of the above 11 (AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment.
An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application.
Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https:
//www.
uscis.
gov/e-verify.
I have read and understand the above statement.
Yes No Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Assertive Communication Critical Thinking Evidence Based Practice Health Administration Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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