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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
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 90,000 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 116 WIC local agencies in the state and more specifically, to 28 local agencies in northwest 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. Let us know that you are up for the challenge by submitting an application today. This position is eligible for telecommuting after a successful onboarding period. Travel to Jefferson City and other locations will be required. Flexible scheduling may be considered.- Provide on-site and remote technical assistance to 28 assigned WIC local agencies in northwest 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.
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.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
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 . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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