JOB Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in the management of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program; performs related work as assigned.
This position is funded by the Women, Infants, and Children grant and the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling grant EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
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Implements the WIC program to align with and support the strategic plan
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Plans, develops, implements, administers, and evaluates the WIC program
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Assesses community needs and engages community resources to enhance the WIC program
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Researches best practices and implements strategies to increase effectiveness of the WIC program
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Works with community partners to create innovative solutions
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Writes grant proposals and develops new funding sources
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Prepares and administers program budgets, with administrative oversight
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Monitors budget expenditures
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Develops, evaluates, and revises policies and procedures to improve program efficiency and effectiveness
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Supervises, evaluates, and engages in performance management with assigned personnel
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Negotiates, administers, and monitors contracts
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Ensures adherence to federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
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Maintains working relationships with community agencies and organizations
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Develops programs to create community awareness of service availability
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Develops and implements training
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May assist other divisions within the department
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May serve as team leader and periodically as multi-agency team leader or project manager
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; working with and around others; co-workers, clients, agencies, etc.; working alone; vision acuity (near and far); dealing with interruptions; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Considerable knowledge of:
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Public program planning, development, budgeting and management
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State and federal program guidelines and regulations
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Community needs and resources
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Principles and practices of effective supervision
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The theory, principles, practices and techniques of designated program services and related assigned duties
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Principles and practices of providing social services to culturally diverse populations
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Software applications commonly used in program management
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Skill in:
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Analyzing programs and services, and structuring new programs and improvements
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Analyzing complex situations and evaluate alternatives prior to making decisions
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Analyzing administrative and personnel, problems and identify appropriate solutions
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Ability to:
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Effectively manage human, fiscal, and material resources
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Interpret federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines
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Address the public and professional groups
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Train and effectively manage assigned staff
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Exercise independent judgment and initiative to effectively carry out difficult assignments
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Address and motivate the public and professional groups
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Prepare and maintain complex reports and records
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Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
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Follow written and verbal instructions
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Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
