NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (WIC PROGRAM)

Code: 07325 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

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.

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.

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.

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, skills 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.

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.

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.

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