Nutrition Food Management Consultant - WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator

Overview

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E Level (10-P11)

This consultant in this position will work in a developing capacity in the program areas of WIC Peer Counseling and infant/child nutrition. This position coordinates with CNS Unit Manager, State WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator and Nutrition and Public Health Consultants. The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator is a position designated in the 2013 USDA FNS Nutrition Services Standards, and is distinct from the responsibilities of the State WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator.

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator monitors all local programs receiving peer funding. This consultant is also responsible for the oversight of the USDA breastfeeding curricula and breastfeeding policy, including the development and implementation of breastfeeding content. This position requires the consultant to possess lactation credential and in-depth lactation knowledge, for purposes of representing the WIC Division on all matters related to lactation technical assistance, including special projects and presentations.

Other areas of assignment include Division breastfeeding objectives, oversight of breast pump and equipment program, assessment of individual local agency breastfeeding program implementation. Completes grant and fiscal reports to outside funders and USDA. This consultant may be assigned responsibility for specific program areas, e.g. Breastfeeding, maternal/child nutrition, general WIC nutrition & health issues.

Position Description (E 10-P11 Level)

This consultant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the statewide WIC Peer Counseling Program. The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator is a position newly designated in the 2013 USDA FNS Nutrition Services Standards, and is distinct from the responsibilities of the State WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator. The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator oversees USDA peer funding for the state, including allocations, budget approval and monitoring for all local programs receiving peer funding.

This consultant is also responsible for the oversight of the USDA breastfeeding curricula, the breastfeeding policy and training team, including the development and implementation of statewide breastfeeding content. This position requires the consultant to possess an advanced lactation credential and in-depth lactation knowledge, for purposes of representing the WIC Division on all matters related to lactation technical assistance/expertise, including special projects and presentations.

Other areas of assignment include Division and Statewide breastfeeding objectives, oversight of breast pump and equipment program, assessment of individual local agency breastfeeding program implementation, and community engagement. This consultant seeks outside funding through grant writing to support additional work for breastfeeding promotion. Completes grant and fiscal reports to outside funders and USDA. Provides direct oversight of contractors and affiliate employees working on grants.

This consultant may be assigned responsibility for specific program areas, e.g. Breastfeeding, maternal/child nutrition, general WIC nutrition & health issues.

Position Description (A 12 Level)

Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar s signature.

Important — Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here.

Education

Possession of a master s degree in human nutrition, public health, or institution administration.

Nutrition/Food Management Consultant 10: One year of professional (post-master's) experience equivalent to a Nutrition/Food Management Consultant.

Nutrition/Food Management Consultant P11: Two years of professional…