Assistant Director for WIC Nutrition Services - Waterbury Center
1 day ago
Job description
OverviewThe Vermont Department of Health is hiring an Assistant Director for WIC Nutrition Services. This is a full-time leadership position within the Division of Family and Child Health's WIC Program. The incumbent provides planning, consultation, policy, managerial, and supervisory work at a professional level for the WIC Program. Leads advanced-level planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition service activities and ensures adherence to Federal Regulatory standards.
This position plans and implements WIC nutrition services initiatives; develops and implements nutrition policy; and works with a team to influence and improve nutrition and health behaviors for pregnant individuals and young children during critical periods of growth and development to achieve WIC strategic goals.
The Assistant Director for WIC Nutrition Services manages and provides oversight of nutrition policies and procedures, WIC clinic standards, and staff training, including nutrition assessment counseling and breastfeeding education.
Provides expert guidance and content support to the WIC Program Management Information System (MIS) vendor, and technical support on the MIS to local WIC staff.
This position serves on the program leadership team, providing program direction and vision, and participates in policy and management decisions.
This position, Assistant Director for WIC Nutrition Services (Job Requisition #54377), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Environmental FactorsDuties primarily performed in a standard office setting. Considerable interaction will occur with Federal partners, medical care providers, advocacy groups, and other public and private organizations. Some travel will be necessary for which a driver's license will be required. Some work outside of normal office hours may be anticipated and some out-of-state travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in nutrition, nutritional sciences, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition AND two (2) years or more of experience in a field of nutrition that includes one (1) year in a supervisory or administration role.
Bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutritional sciences, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition AND four (4) years or more of experience in a field of nutrition that includes one (1) year in a supervisory or administration role.
Project management and quality assurance experience.
Special Requirements
Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential and must maintain credential while employed in this position.
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Total CompensationAs a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck.
The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
80% State paid medical premium
Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
Low cost group life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.
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