Job Specification 07363
NUTRITION PROG COORD (WIC PROGRAM)/ PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST
NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR (WIC PROGRAM)
DEFINITION:
Under direction, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the
operation of a special supplemental food program for women,
infants, and children (WIC); organizes and implements the program
in order to provide supplemental food, nutrition, education, and
access to health care for women, infants, and children; does
other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Manages and supervises the day to day operations of the WIC
Program.
Organizes, directs, and coordinates a comprehensive nutrition
program.
Explains the purpose and operation of the WIC Program to staff,
participants, and related health participants, to potential
eligible persons, especially those with high risk health care
problems and nutritional needs.
Establishes and manages projects, existing plans and budgets.
Directs the management of caseload in accordance with the WIC
program's monthly caseload management plan.
Implements the project to assure maximum service to participants.
Supervises the referral of participants to other health care
providers as necessary.
Supervises the screening of possible participants for eligibility
according to federal guidelines.
Directs the conducting of hearings for local recipients
threatened with termination or discontinuation with the WIC
program.
Supervises and coordinates the issuing of food vouchers.
Gives suitable assignments and instructions to individuals and
groups and supervises their work.
Collects data and evaluates the effectiveness of the nutrition
program.
Works with participating supermarkets in controlling the proper
use of vouchers.
Maintains a cooperative relationship with agencies concerned with
the nutritional program.
Supervises the acquisition, storage, and distribution of
necessary supplies and equipment.
Plans and implements an effective nutrition education program.
Prepares a variety of reports as required.
Maintains fiscal and program records.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in nutrition, community
nutrition, food and nutrition, community dietetics, dietetics, or
home economics from an accredited college or university.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in managing or supervising a
public health, nutritional and/or health education program.
NOTE: Possession of a Master's degree in public health
nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition, nutrition and
dietetics, home economics, nutrition education, food and
nutrition, public health, administration, or management may be
substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than the employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the purpose, procedures, and problems encountered in
the administration of a specially funded program for target
populations.
Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and problems involved in
mobilizing resources and facilities to service a target
population.
Knowledge of cultural, social, and economic problems of low
income families as they relate to public health nutrition.
Ability to enlist the interest and cooperation of community
organizations.
Ability to plan work effectively and to communicate and present
ideas.
Ability to speak well in public or at group meetings.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working
relationship with individuals, groups, and other health
professionals.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports.
Ability to develop effective work methods, to give suitable
assignments and instructions to groups and individuals, and to
provide them with needed advice and assistance when difficult and
unusual problems arise.
Ability to direct the keeping of all related records and files.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known disability. If
the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
LG - 07325 MCK 12/10/99
This job specification is for local government use only.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST
DEFINITION
Under direction, organizes, plans, and conducts nutrition
programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of
disease; does related work as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this
title may not perform all duties listed in this job
specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may
not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Organizes, plans, and conducts a nutrition program or
nutrition programs for a public agency.
Evaluates nutrition programs and recommends policies,
standards, and services to meet the needs of the people served
and the objectives of the program.
Advises health and other agencies on nutritional phases of their
program.
Instructs individuals and groups in the basic principles of
nutrition, basic food requirements for attainment and maintenance
of good health, and the influence of proper nutrition on normal
growth and development.
Analyzes, evaluates, and interprets the results of community
nutrition surveys.
Organizes and carries out community programs designed to
prevent and control dietary deficiency diseases.
Through individual or group conferences, instructs public
health nurses, social workers, and others in the dietary aspects
of prenatal care, child health, adult health, and chronic
diseases and aging including specific information on available
food, current food costs, food habits of specific cultural
groups, and interpretation of special diets.
May give assignments and instructions to subordinate
personnel connected with the nutrition program and supervise
performance of their work.
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with
local health agencies, community groups, and other agencies
interested in the problems related to food and nutrition.
Integrates nutrition services with related community
programs.
Assists in joint planning among voluntary and official
health agencies to promote effective use of nutrition and diet
counseling staff.
May assist members of the local health agency in surveys and
inspections of food services in facilities that provide such
services.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and detailed statistical and
other reports containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used
by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with
a Master's degree in Public Health with a major in Nutrition
or possession of a Master's degree in Nutrition.
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in dietetics or nutrition.
LICENSE:
Appointees may be required to possess certification as
a Registered Dietician by the Commission Dietetics Registration
of the American Dietetic Association.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's
license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,
rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the
essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern nutrition
and dietetics and of foods and food requirements.
Knowledge of modern public health administration and public
health objectives in the field of human nutrition.
Knowledge of principles and methods of nutrition education
and their application and adaptation to specific
situations.
Knowledge of social and economic problems as they apply to public
health nutrition.
Ability to plan, develop, and carry out a nutrition program.
Ability to develop work programs, give assignments to
individuals and groups, and evaluate the performance of their
work.
Ability to act as a consultant and advisor on foods and human
nutrition and to interpret the public health program.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work
relationships with individuals and groups.
Ability to plan and participate in community meetings and
conferences.
Ability to collect and prepare appropriate educational materials
and visual aids.
Ability to compose correspondence.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative,
statistical, and other reports and studies containing findings,
conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If
the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
CODES: LG-02916 CAH 3/3/97
This job specification is for local government use only.
TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE: LG - 07363
This job specification is for local government use only
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