Job Location: This position will be located Statewide. This position will be located at the determination of the applicant selected. Location is flexible and will be determined by space available and location of the selected candidate. Frequent travel to Jefferson City maybe required.
Why you’ll love this position: Join our Missouri WIC team! Do you want to make a positive impact on the nutritional health of over 80,000 women, infants, and children in Missouri? As a Public Health Program Specialist for the Missouri WIC Program, you will be directly involved in providing technical assistance and support to 117 WIC local agencies in the state and more specifically, to 28 local agencies in northeast Missouri. Indirectly, you will be an integral part of ensuring the well-being of Missouri's children, making a difference for those in need! In this position, you will enjoy collaborative interactions with WIC local agency staff, participants, and colleagues, as well as opportunities for continuing education, resulting in a job that becomes a satisfying, fulfilling career. Telecommuting will be considered for this position after successful onboarding.
What you'll do: - Provide on-site and remote technical assistance to 28 assigned WIC local agencies in northeast Missouri.
- Conduct approximately 15 assigned local agency on-site management evaluations yearly to ensure WIC program compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, and the WIC local agency scope of work.
- Review and approve Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and CAP Progress reports when findings are identified during a management evaluation.
- Review and exercise approval authority for purchases and expenses for annual local agency plans (LAPs).
- Assess program compliance and effectiveness through review of data from Crystal Reports.
- Utilize the Missouri WIC Information Network System (MOWINS) to analyze compliance with the WIC program.
All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience.
- Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- A valid drivers license.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
