ASSISTANT NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR,
 WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAM

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, assists in planning, organizing, directing,
 and supervising the operation of a special supplemental 
 food program with a minimum caseload of 10,000 participants 
 per month of women, infants, and children (WIC), and assists 
 in organizing and implementing the program to provide 
 supplemental food, nutrition education, and access to health
 care for women, infants, and children; does related work as required.

 NOTE: The definition and 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:

 Assigns and checks the work of subordinates by distributing
 work, and reviewing, revising, and approving end result to 
 ensure proper performance and to coordinate workflow to 
 achieve program
 aims and goals.

 Gathers information for the planning, organization, evaluation,  
 and implementation of the program through personnel
 contacts with other agencies and the review of reports, studies,
 texts, periodicals, journals, laws, rules, and regulations.

 Prepares reports using standard formats and procedures
 containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations
 concerning program operation, community needs, projected
 or actual accomplishments,  and changes in workflow, 
 methods, and procedures.

 Explains program purpose and operation to staff, participants,
 other health field professionals, and the public orally and/or 
 in writing to engender or facilitate understanding, program
 participation, and development of referral and/or other
 ancillary services.

 Supervises  the screening of WIC applicants in accord  with
 program regulations to ensure compliance.

 Supervises  and/or coordinates issuance  and  use  of  food
 vouchers   to   qualified  applicants  so  they  may   supplement
 nutritionally deficient diets.

 Assists in planning and implementing an effective nutrition
 education program.

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

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EDUCATION:

 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor's degree in the field of nutrition, dietetics, or home
 economics.

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two  (2)  years of experience in managing or supervising  a
 public health, nutritional, and/or health education program.

 NOTE: Graduation from an accredited college or university
 with  a  Master's degree in the above-mentioned areas  or  Public
 Health Administration 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   employee  mobility, is necessary to perform the  essential
 duties of the  position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

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

 Knowledge of 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 effectively.

 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 containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

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

 Ability to maintain essential 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
07326
L
C
  
N/A
31
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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.

 3/08/2012