Posting Details
INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.
The New Mexico WIC Program, Department of Health, and Food and Nutrition Bureau safeguards the health of nutritionally at-risk low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infant, and children by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition information for healthy eating, health counseling, breastfeeding support, nutrition classes, cooking classes, and referrals to health care providers and social services.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to serve as a Nutritionist Supervisor for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program at the Southeast Heights Public Health Office. This position is to oversee daily activities a local WIC office to ensure efficient operations, by assigning and directly supervising the work of subordinate nutritionists and other support staff to screen applicants to determine eligibility by assessing income, residency and nutritional risk. Duties may include, but not limited to, developing objectives and organizational plans for the effective delivery of services. Supervisor will oversee the interview and hire process, assist in employee training, conduct performance evaluations and disciplinary actions, and oversee daily WIC clinic operations, provide nutritional education, conduct group facilitated nutrition education and information on healthy eating and breastfeeding support.
How does it get done?
This position is responsible for:
- Management and workforce development by encouraging and fostering an environment of trust, respect and professionalism and manage perception of fairness.
- Manage and foster development of staff to assure accountability of quality clinical services in local health offices.
- Mentor staff to become motivated and productive personnel who embrace NMDOH/PHD/Regional values as they carry out job expectations.
- Conduct annual performance evaluations and conduct training and on-going coaching of WIC staff to provide excellent client service delivery.
Who are the customers?
Qualified Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years.
Ideal Candidate
Qualified Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Post-partum women, infants and children - up to the age of five (5) years.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in a social, community, health, education, or nutritional field. Three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Services are provided in a clinic with a diverse racial and ethnic population, many of whom do not speak English, at auxiliary and community sites. Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases. Travel to provide outreach and coverage to attend meetings and training with the occasional overnight stay is required. Standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending and stooping for extended periods of time may be required throughout the day. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Agency Contact Information: Gene Medina (505) 841-4144 Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
