WIC Program Manager

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About the Position

As the WIC Program Manager, you will lead a team of over 100 WIC and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (BFPC) staff who are creative, innovative, passionate about maternal and child nutrition, and seek to make a difference in their community. This is your opportunity to shape a public health program designed to influence a lifetime of positive nutrition and health behaviors by planning, organizing, directing and coordinating all activities of the WIC Program and collaborating with other County programs and community partners.

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Five years of experience in public health program administration, including two years of supervisory and/or management experience
• Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, nutrition, business, health services administration, social work, or public administration
• Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetics Registration

We Also Value

• Experience working in the WIC Program at various capacities
• Master's degree in public health, community health, nutrition, business, health services administration, social work, or public administration

Job Contributions

• Plan, organize, develop, direct and evaluate all programmatic activities of the Maricopa County WIC and BFPC Programs. Evaluate operations and activities; Recommend improvements and modifications; Prepare reports on operations and activities. Identify and implement strategic goals and objectives for the WIC program
• Direct and coordinate all human resource functions for the Office including the hiring, supervision, performance review, coaching and counseling and disciplinary actions; directly supervise Office management and supervisory staff; ensure actions comply with County Merit Rules, other County and Departmental policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal employment and labor laws
• Review and approve all supervised employee(s) timecards and other required documents in an accurate and timely manner. Develop and implement corrective action plans
• Interpret and/or develop Maricopa County WIC policies and procedures
• Implement and monitor local, state and federal policies and procedures in collaboration with WIC staff, community agencies, county, local municipalities, state and federal entities to enhance the WIC Program
• Plan, forecast, monitor and administer the annual WIC and BFPC budgets, submit monthly Contractor Expenditure Reports, and prepare quarterly cost summary reports in partnership with Public Health accounting staff
• Establish collaborative relationships with community partners to improve the nutritional status of Maricopa County residents; Represent the Department of Public Health in professional and community organizations; Serve as liaison between the Department, community-based organizations, professional organizations, and other government agencies
• Develop and negotiate grant proposals and contracts for WIC. Research, initiate and manage grant applications to enhance WIC Services
• Plan, organize, develop and oversee procurement and operation of facilities, real estate, resources, and site management/development for WIC Clinic locations in compliance with County and Department policies and procedures

Working Conditions

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
• Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• HYBRID SCHEDULE

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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