NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (WIC PROGRAM)

 DEFINITION:

 Under  direction, plans, organizes, directs, and  supervises  the
 operation  of  a  special supplemental food  program  for  women,
 infants, and children (WIC); organizes and implements the program
 in  order to provide supplemental food, nutrition, education, and
 access  to  health  care for women, infants, and  children;  does
 other related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
 
 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Manages and supervises the day to day operations of the WIC
 Program.

 Organizes, directs, and coordinates a comprehensive nutrition
 program.

 Explains the purpose and operation of the WIC Program to 
 staff, participants, and related health participants, to potential
 eligible persons, especially those with high risk health care
 problems and nutritional needs.

 Establishes and manages projects, existing plans and budgets.

 Directs the management of caseload in accordance with the
 WIC program's monthly caseload management plan.

 Implements the project to assure maximum service to participants.

 Supervises the referral of participants to other health care
 providers as necessary.

 Supervises the screening of possible participants for eligibility
 according to federal guidelines.

 Directs the conducting of  hearings for local recipients
 threatened with termination or discontinuation with the WIC
 program.

 Supervises and coordinates the issuing of food vouchers.

 Gives suitable assignments and instructions to individuals
 and groups and supervises their work.

 Collects data and evaluates the effectiveness of the nutrition
 program.

 Works with participating supermarkets in controlling the proper
 use of vouchers.

 Maintains a cooperative relationship with agencies concerned 
 with the nutritional program.

 Supervises the acquisition, storage, and distribution of
 necessary supplies and equipment.

 Plans and implements an effective nutrition education program.

 Prepares a variety of reports as required.

 Maintains fiscal and program records.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by 
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EDUCATION:

 Possession of a bachelor's degree in nutrition, community
 nutrition, food and nutrition, community dietetics, dietetics, 
 or home economics from an accredited college or university.

 EXPERIENCE:

 Three (3) years of experience in managing or supervising a
 public health, nutritional and/or health education program.

 NOTE:  Possession of a Master's degree in public health
 nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition, nutrition and dietetics,
 home economics, nutrition education, food and nutrition, public 
 health, administration, or management may be substituted for 
 one (1) year of the above experience.

 NOTE: Appointees must possess a current and valid Certification 
 as a Registered Dietitian issued by the Academy of Nutrition and 
 Dietetics.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid 
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than the 
 employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties 
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the purpose, procedures, and problems encountered 
 in the administration of a specially funded program for target
 populations.

 Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and problems involved 
 in mobilizing resources and facilities to service a target
 population.

 Knowledge of cultural, social, and economic problems of low
 income families as they relate to public health nutrition.

 Ability to enlist the interest and cooperation of community
 organizations.

 Ability to plan work effectively and to communicate and present
 ideas.

 Ability to speak well in public or at group meetings.

 Ability to establish and maintain an effective working
 relationship with individuals, groups, and other health
 professionals.

 Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports.

 Ability to develop effective work methods, to give suitable
 assignments and instructions to groups and individuals, 
 and to provide them with needed advice and assistance 
 when difficult and unusual problems arise.

 Ability to direct the keeping of all related records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
 recording and information systems used by the agency, 
 office or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  American
 Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
 forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made
 because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons 
 may not be eligible.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
07325
L
C
  
N/A
32
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 12/10/1999