Women, Infants and Children Manager

The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.

Under general direction of the Health Services Director, responsible for overseeing the administration and management of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Ensures the effective delivery of nutrition services to eligible participants and maintains compliance with federal and state regulations.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, coordinates, and administers nutrition and food service programs for individuals, families and groups; counsels individuals and families regarding specific food and nutritional problems; conducts nutritional outreach as required; performs nutritional risk assessments and signs certificate of WIC eligibility as a health professional with the authority of State WIC Regional office.
• Carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance including discipline; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Implements the WIC nutritionist program in conformance with state and federal guidelines.
• Complete risk assessment, develop Individual Nutrition Education Plans for high-risk participants and counsel families on proper nutrition and special dietary considerations.
• Prepares division budget recommendations and monitors expenditures; identifies areas for increased resource development and funding priorities; participates in maximizing and enhancing funding and revenues including researching, obtaining and managing grants.
• Participate in developing and coordinating activities with a variety of professional and community organizations to promote nutritional health.
• In collaboration with the Health Services Director, analyzes pending legislation affecting the Agency and recommends appropriate policy and program changes.
• Oversees and/or participates in the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts and other agreements; ensures contractors comply with requirements and regulations; adhering to the county policy guidelines for Purchasing, Leasing and Contracting.
• Advises the Health Services Director on the Department's long-range plans.
• Monitors the department’s financial status and revenue trends.
• Develops and implements management improvements and practices in the division; makes recommendations on procedures, forms, and workflow; coordinates methods and procedures to ensure achievement of division objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

A Physician or Nutritionist with a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Home Economics with emphasis in Nutrition; or a Dietitian, Registered Nurse, or a Physician’s Assistant

And

Two (2) years of full-time professional experience working in public health, or a directly related field that includes evaluating, administering, and program oversight, with at least one (1) year of high-level administrative or supervisory experience in functional areas such as personnel, program, or staff development.

A master’s degree is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Valid certification(s) as a Physician, Nutritionist, Dietitian, Registered Nurse, and or a Physician’s Assistant

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Available community and governmental resources for health services.
• Advanced principles and practices of public administration, organizational planning and personnel management, and economic and procedural analysis.
• California WIC laws and regulations
• WIC grant requirements.
• Principles and practices of accounting, budget development, fiscal management, cost accounting grants management, public agency funding and administration, financial planning and forecasting.
• Applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations affecting Public Health Department and Behavioral Health Recovery Services Department.
• Social and economic problems that have an impact on the mental health, public health, and environmental health of the community and modern best practices in service delivery for these programs.
• Methods and procedures for developing and evaluating program quality control and effectiveness.
• Principles and practices of leadership, employee supervision and personnel management, including coordinating and leading staff, interpersonal communication, team-building practices, motivation and conflict resolution, work planning, assignment review, evaluation, and discipline.

Skill in:

• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of directions.
• Partner effectively with others in handling complex issues and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
• Understanding, interpreting, and communicating complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Using a computer to enter and retrieve data and information.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Assist with the management and administration of the public and behavioral health divisions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Implement changes in state and federal laws within an organization.
• Interpret, apply, and enforce laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Facilitate and coordinate tasks.
• Create systems and processes to ensure compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate personal diplomacy particularly in difficult or stressful situations.
• Utilize software packages including O365 and on-line communication tools.
• Effectively plan work and work independently.
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff, other departments, and governmental agencies.
• Work effectively with individuals in sensitive and stressful circumstances.
• Possess the ability to attain literacy and language proficiency suitable for effectively addressing the needs of diverse groups.
• Speak effectively before individuals and/or groups.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, to reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to: stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request .

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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