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NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER
Pay Range GC22
INTRODUCTION
This classification has responsibility for the management and coordination of the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program in the design, implementation and evaluation of nutrition education; administer needs assessment of clients and plan programs to meet needs; ensure program compliance to Federal and State standards. This classification supervises unit professional and support staff and has accountability for work performed by unit.
EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.)
1. Design
procedures for
assessment of
nutritional
needs of WIC
clients, plan
and evaluate
procedures and
programs,
develop goals
and objectives
for delivery
and evaluation
of the program
which involves
client
eligibility,
client flow,
vouchering
systems.
Prepare and
monitor unit
budget.
Establish and
interpret
policy and
procedure.
2. Supervise
WIC support
staff and
clinic
operations;
offer
technical
assistance as
needed. Ensure
program is in
compliance
with federal
and state
regulations.
Assume final
accountability
for work
performed
within the
unit. Is
involved in
selection,
training, and
evaluation of
staff.
Establish and
interpret
policy and
procedure.
3. Develop
annual WIC
nutrition
education plan
defining
yearly
nutrition
goals and
objectives. In
conjunction
with staff,
review and
select or
prepare
nutrition
education
materials.
4. Coordinate
WIC program
with other
division
programs,
outlying
County offices
and outside
community
facilities.
Provide
in-service and
education for
division
staff.
5. Represent WIC program to the community, advisory boards, committees, outside agencies and the public.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION
Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of nutritional needs and assessment methods for women, infants, and children to provide and evaluate nutrition services; considerable knowledge of management of nutrition programs to analyze situation, determine course of action, implement the action and evaluate results; considerable knowledge of personnel and fiscal management to develop, implement and evaluate unit programs.
Skill in: Report and budget management, interviewing and counseling techniques. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; plan and consult with clients, families and community agencies; make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures, establish new policy when applicable, and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; supervise clinic operations and support staff; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, community, advisory boards, committees, public agencies, clients and the public. Education, experience and training: Bachelor's degree in nutrition, health education or dietetics with coursework emphasis in nutritional services as applied to public health agencies and three years progressively responsible work experience which includes supervision and program management experience OR satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training. At time of appointment, must possess registered dietitian licensure and a valid Oregon driver's license.
Desirable qualifications: Knowledge of Federal WIC program; Master's degree in public health in nutrition.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OF THIS POSITION
Work is performed under the guidance of the community health division director. The employee works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisor for professional advice. Discretion is required in applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, policies and procedures and in resolving program problems. Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in area of service. Periodic reviews of work performance are conducted in terms of expected results.
GUIDELINES
Work is performed within established department policies and procedures, federal and state statutes, rules and regulations; WIC training modules, nutritional reference materials, personnel rules. Employee uses considerable judgment in interpreting guidelines and contributes to modification of existing guidelines by recommending changes or adapting guidelines to problems encountered.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular and consistent attendance is required. Work is performed in an office environment; however, may involve bending, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, lifting up to 35 pounds, reaching, standing and walking. Employee shares common exposure to communicable disease. A reasonable amount of driving is required.
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