WIC Clinic Supervisor 1

Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Use your skills to make a difference in your community. Thisis a 29-hour-per-week (alternating 24-32 hours per week) clinic supervisor position operating the localSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)agencies in Afton, Alpine, and Jackson, Wyoming. This position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. Excellent State Benefits include a 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: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which 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. Provides health referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and breastfeeding promotion and support. 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. Assures that the development of services and actual service delivery meet the needs of the participants and that 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. Offers provider and participant training and education, public education, and resource development, and the identification and implementation of best practices. Coordinates breastfeeding promotion and education. 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. Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is preferred for nutritionists. Our ideal candidate will also have a minimum of one year of supervisory experience. Ability to read, write, and speak in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. 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: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) OR Education & ExperienceSubstitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Travel required. NOTES: FLSA: Non-Exempt The Wyoming Department of Health is anE-Verifyemployer. Part-time, benefited position working 29 hours per week (alternating 24-32 hours per 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 048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division Click here 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.