WIC NUTRITION CONSULTANT

Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arizona is seeking a qualified nutritionist to oversee and implement WIC nutrition services, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. This role includes providing technical assistance and training, as well as developing educational materials for local agencies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Nutrition and experience in federal nutrition programs.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness program and plans

Life insurance

Defined retirement plan

Transit subsidy

Flexible remote work options

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required.
• 3 years of experience in federal nutrition programs.
• Fluency in Spanish desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversees WIC nutrition services of local agencies.
• Conducts site visits and provides compliance evaluations.
• Develops nutrition education materials and implements training sessions.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Program Planning

Data Analysis

Technical Assistance

Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Public Health

Job description

Interprets Federal and State rules and regulations, writes policies and operating procedures for statewide implementation. Provides

leadership and oversight in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local agency nutrition services. Provides input on grant

applications to the Contracts consultant. Assists in the preparation of funding proposals and grant applications.

Provides oversight of contracts and development and implementation of services, based on the knowledge of contractor organizations

and financial operations. Provides technical assistance through site visits to assigned contract agencies. Provides guidance, training,

observations, mentoring, monitoring, and feedback on implementation of program regulations such as eligibility, certification, food

package issuance, outreach, Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment, Participant-Centered nutrition education activities, documentation

through the WIC management information system, customer service, staff training, and budget management. Assists in federal

management reviews and state formal management evaluations of local agencies, as necessary. Collaborates and consults with both

local and statewide advocacy groups, state and local community agencies, advisory councils, task forces, and other internal and

external stakeholders, as appropriate, to develop short and long range plans and strategies for outreach activities to new organizations

and agencies for service expansion in assigned areas. Designs, develops, implements, evaluates and updates curricula related to

federal and state nutrition and health programs. Designs and conducts ongoing training and provides up-to-date communications with

local and agency contractors. Assists in the development and implementation of all outreach and VENA-compliant nutrition education

materials. Plans, organizes, arranges, coordinates, trains, and evaluates statewide, regional and / or local trainings and conferences in

the areas of Nutrition and health education promotions. Represents the Arizona WIC Program, or other programs within the Bureau of

Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Arizona Department of Health Services. Assists the Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Training team

with various needs, including, but not limited to, customer service needs and training of local agency staff. This position is required to

perform work at / attend meetings at alternate locations and / or travel when necessary. This position is required to perform at / attend

meetings at alternate locations and travel when necessary. A minimum of biannual site visits of each agency is expected from this

position. Additional on-site visits to local agencies may be required. Performs other duties as required.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office / hoteling).

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties :

Plans, directs, implements, contracts, and evaluates the WIC nutrition services of assigned local agencies in accordance with state and federal regulations. Performs health and program data analysis to identify service needs. Conducts site visits to participate in local agency program operations, evaluates compliance with federal and state standards of service, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and to provide technical assistance. A minimum of biannual site visits of each agency is expected from this position. Additional on-site visits to local agencies may be required.

Based on federal and state regulations, interprets, designs, creates, tailors, conducts training,

evaluates, and updates operating procedures to implement WIC program policies and procedures and other programs within the Bureau of Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Provides training, observes, and mentors assigned local agencies staff to build knowledge and skills. Works with assigned local agencies in implementing Participant Centered Services by modeling, coaching, and training. Plans, organizes, and directs arrangements for seminars, workshops and special training sessions or programs of specific duration.

Assists in development of nutrition tool kits and materials for local agencies and in updates of

existing materials, nutrition care plans, review of e-Learning modules, and any other program activities. Assists in the development and implementation of all outreach and VENA-compliant nutrition education materials.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop short and long range plans and

strategies for outreach and activities to expand services. Serves as a member of technical committees , boards, task forces, advisory councils as appropriate. Other duties as assigned as related to the position. Participates in the establishment of guidelines and policies.

Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge of federal and

state rules and regulations as related to the

WIC Program

Considerable knowledge and professional

standards for nutrition, training, and public

health

• Knowledge of current concepts of effective

nutrition and health delivery programs,

cultural patterns and practices affecting

service delivery and use of data for program

planning and evaluation.

• Knowledge of theories and practical

application of teaching techniques for adults,

adolescents, and children

• Knowledge of the techniques of effective

education, and behavior change

• Knowledge in writing nutrition and health-

based content

• Performance Management (PM), and

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and

Skill

• Skill in working with agencies and

community organizations

• Skill in nutrition assessment including,

anthropometric measurements,

hematological testing, and dietary

assessment

• Considerable skill in the use of computer

software for word processing, spreadsheets,

databases and presentations

• Skill in training and the Participant -

Centered Education systems approach

• Skill in data analysis

Ability

• Ability to understand and implement local,

state and federal laws and regulations for the

WIC Program

• Ability to verbally communicate clearly and

effectively in one-on-one and group settings

to instruct and / or resolve compliance issues.

• Ability to write effectively in letters, reports,

issue papers, grants, policies and

• Ability in analytical problem-solving and

decision-making.

• Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce

that reflects the community, promotes equal

opportunity at all levels of public

employment, and creates an inclusive work

environment that enables all individuals to

perform to their fullest potential free from

discrimination

Selective Preference(s) :

Registered Dietitian required. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or nutrition-related degree & 3 years’ work experience in federal nutrition

programs such as WIC as a nutritionist, education specialist or program manager. Master’s degree in nutrition, curriculum

development, public health, training, or management preferred and may substitute for 1 year of experience. Fluency in Spanish desired.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Driver's license.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply :

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including :

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).

10 paid holidays per year

Wellness program and plans

Life insurance

Short / long-term disability insurance

Defined retirement plan

Award winning Infant at Work program

Transit subsidy

ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.