Job Description

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your leadership and nutrition skills to make a difference for Wyoming families!
The Wyoming Department of Health is seeking a Regional WIC Program Manager to oversee WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) clinics and staff in Fremont, Washakie, Park, and Big Horn Counties. In this role, you'll support local WIC teams to make sure families receive quality nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and access to healthy foods. You'll ensure clinics meet state and federal program standards, provide staff training, and help identify ways to improve services in each community. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others, improving public health programs, and helping Wyoming families thrive.
Excellent State Benefits include: Beautiful country with wide open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax, to mention a few. In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefit package.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Interpret and monitor adherence to Federal and State WIC Regulations and Policies within assigned local agency and region, through consultation visits and management evaluations, and provision of quality nutrition services.
• Function as a liaison between local agencies in the region and the State WIC Office.
• Performs WIC participant certification, including health and nutrition assessment/nutrition education for participants, including breastfeeding education/support and health referrals. Prescribes and issues supplemental, nutritious food packages.
• Provides program management of WIC offices within the region, including quality assurance activities.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate-level employees within the local agency and region.
• Communicates with necessary parties regarding changing rules, expectations, and goals while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assures development of services and actual service delivery meets the needs of the participants, and assures areas of concern with service delivery are appropriately addressed.
• Assesses community needs and conducts appropriate outreach.
• Conduct and tailor nutrition screening, assessment, and education, and health screens, including anthropometric and hematologic assessment to determine WIC eligibility.
• Assures service meets the needs of the participants.
• Directs the work of contractors and county employees with full operational, supervisory, and fiscal responsibility.
• Provides provider and participant training and education, public education, resource development, identification, and implementation of best practices.
• Coordinates breastfeeding promotion and education.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
A four-year degree is required in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing, or Public Health Nutrition. A Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) is required for RNs. A Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is preferred for nutritionists. Our ideal candidate will also have a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant writing, grant administration, management, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of program administration.
• Knowledge of Wyoming state statutes.
• Knowledge of marketing, social marketing, customer service, group dynamics, public relations, advocacy, and outreach strategies.
• Understanding and ability to apply principles of maternal and child health and nutrition, as well as breastfeeding support and education.
• Ability to supervise and motivate employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an

employer. * Open Until Filled

• Full-time, benefited position
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
• Immunizations are required.

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
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