WIC Program Administrator - Health and Human Services (0526)

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Manager

Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in the management of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program; performs related work as assigned. This position is funded by the Women, Infants, and Children grant and the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling grant

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Implements the WIC program to align with and support the strategic plan
• Plans, develops, implements, administers, and evaluates the WIC program
• Assesses community needs and engages community resources to enhance the WIC program
• Researches best practices and implements strategies to increase effectiveness of the WIC program
• Works with community partners to create innovative solutions
• Writes grant proposals and develops new funding sources
• Prepares and administers program budgets, with administrative oversight
• Monitors budget expenditures
• Develops, evaluates, and revises policies and procedures to improve program efficiency and effectiveness
• Supervises, evaluates, and engages in performance management with assigned personnel
• Negotiates, administers, and monitors contracts
• Ensures adherence to federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Maintains working relationships with community agencies and organizations
• Develops programs to create community awareness of service availability
• Develops and implements training
• May assist other divisions within the department
• May serve as team leader and periodically as multi-agency team leader or project manager

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nutrition (community nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition education, human nutrition, or nutrition science) or a related field (such as home economics or biochemistry) with an emphasis in nutritional science and one year of supervisory experience; Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Number of years working in a WIC program may substitute for some years of education. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Fingerprint clearance may be required. This position is exempt from overtime. This position is safety sensitive. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English with strong verbal communication skills in both languages is preferred. Master's degree in nutrition or related field of study is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, verbal and written, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with minimal supervision, be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and have experience managing schedules.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of: Public program planning, development, budgeting and management; State and federal program guidelines and regulations; Community needs and resources; Principles and practices of effective supervision; The theory, principles, practices and techniques of designated program services and related assigned duties; Principles and practices of providing social services to culturally diverse populations; Software applications commonly used in program management
• Skill in: Analyzing programs and services, and structuring new programs and improvements; Analyzing complex situations and evaluate alternatives prior to making decisions; Analyzing administrative and personnel, problems and identify appropriate solutions
• Ability to: Effectively manage human, fiscal, and material resources; Interpret federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines; Address the public and professional groups; Train and effectively manage assigned staff; Exercise independent judgment and initiative to effectively carry out difficult assignments; Address and motivate the public and professional groups; Prepare and maintain complex reports and records; Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; Follow written and verbal instructions; Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.