ASSISTANT NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR, WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
New Jersey treats Assistant Nutrition Program Coordinator, Women, Infants, and Children's Program as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The minimum is a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
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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, 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.
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.
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.
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, skills 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.
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.
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.
Appointees must possess a current and valid Certification as a Registered Dietitian issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.