WIC Program Specialist

Salary

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Location

NV 89706, NV

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

681_4.23.24

Department

Health and Human Services

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health and Human Services, located in Carson City, NV.Under general supervision, responsible for providing a wide range of services related to the WIC programs including assessments of nutritional health and disease for infants, children and women during the prenatal, postpartum and breastfeeding stages. This position is grant funded. Position is contingent upon grant funding continuing to be renewed/approved.

*Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans: Employer-Paid PERS:*$18.5358- $27.8042 hourly / $38,554.36 - $57,832.84 annually *Employee/Employer-Paid PERS:*$21.9982 - $32.9976 hourly / $45,756.36 - $68,635.06 annually

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This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees:click here.

*Please Note:Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.*

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, perform health assessments, and screen participants for eligibility; schedule appointments.
• Provides follow-up with families as required to maintain positive and consistent participation in the program.
• Enters new clients into system, establishes EBT accounts, issues food packages and provides other related duties required to assist clients with program participation.
• Processes incoming transfers from national WIC clinics and outgoing transfers.
• Attends collaborative and partnership meetings as required.
• Prepares a variety of monthly and quarterly reports on activities and operations; gathers statistical data.
• Provides training and education to clients.
• Perform cleaning of equipment and office space as required.
• Check-outs and check-in loaned out equipment to clients.
• Attends monthly meetings with other related agencies; travels to other areas as required.
• Orders needed supplies as required to maintain service levels.
• Assists in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, priorities and policies; identifies resource needs; recommends policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of files and information in accordance with regulations.
• Develop cooperative partnerships with community based organizations and agencies that will enhance the provision of services to clients.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the program's service provision by developing and coordinating wor teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED; AND one (1) year of public health or social work program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License
• Must obtain the WIC Specialist Certification (Competent Professional Authority) within 6 months of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of WIC program.
• Current public health issues in the community.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Community agencies and other outside resources available to clients.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes or program requirements regarding program service provision.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Business mathematics, including statistics and financial analysis techniques.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

Skill in:

• Disseminating pertinent public health information.
• Coordination assigned health education program.
• Gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Communication of public health issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Under General Supervision- Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may