WIC Food Operations and Outreach Coordinator
WIC Food Operations and Outreach Coordinator
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:45447
Opening Date: 4/10/25
Closing Date/Time:04/23/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:EXECUTIVE II 13852
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary:Anticipated Salary $6339$9178/month $76068$110136/year)
Job Type:Salaried
Category:Full Time
County:Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:RC062
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the2webwebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.
While not required a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. Whenapplicable titles that require specific coursework professional license or certificationwill include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in theAdditional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requestedtranscripts license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of highereducation for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before anyoffer can be extended.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 45447
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Under general direction functions as statewide coordinator of WIC Food Operations and Outreach Program within the Bureau of Family Nutrition DHS. Implements policy organizes plans executes controls and evaluates all operations related to WIC Food Operations and Outreach Program; serves as primary point of contact for food operations and outreach issues; monitors and evaluates WIC Food Operations and Outreach Program delivery systems; provides consultation training and technical assistance on food operations and outreach issues. Travels routinely in the performance of these responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Investigates and resolves help desk inquiries from local WIC agencies regarding the WIC MIS system and WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer system (EBT).
Serves as statewide coordinator of WIC Food Operations and Outreach activities within the Bureau of Family Nutrition.
Assists with planning organizing testing and evaluating of foods that make up the WIC Food Package Prescriptions; establishes goals and objectives for the WIC foods in terms of meeting fiscal objectives and participant preferences.
Reviews evaluates and analyzes reports in the WIC MIS and EBT systems existing policies procedures and manuals and develops revisions of rules policies and manuals.
Assists new local agency staff who will be using the WIC MIS system obtain user IDs and conduct a multistep process for obtaining the appropriate access to the WIC MIS system as well as removal of staff who no longer work with the WIC agency.
Communicates and conducts meetings with various partners including Healthcare and Family Services physicians and other healthcare providers regarding WIC policies as it relates to the food benefits including specialized formulas.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four 4 years of college preferably courses in business or public administration.
Requires two 2 years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Specialized Skills
Of the two 2 years required administrative experience a minimum of two 2 years experience on regulation and policy implementation of state and federally funded food assistance programs performing remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions to determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Two 2 years experience on regulation and policy implementation of state and federally funded food assistance programs performing remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions to determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided.
Possession of a Dietitian Nutritionist license valid in Illinois.
Two 2 years professional experience working with nutrition principles including standards of identity for foods and specialized infant formulas.
Two 2 years of responsible professional experience in the field of nutrition or dietetics with focus on nutrition in the reproductive years and state and federal nutrition standards rules and regulations.
Two 2 years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships internally and externally with community organizations federal state and local governments.
Two 2 years experience effectively communicating in oral and written form with both internal and external stakeholders (such as federal state and local government agencies).
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours.
Requires advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint MS Word MS Excel and WebEx.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act 5 ILCS 420/4A et seq. requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 1509 Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: MondayFriday 8:30am5pm 1hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location: 823 E Monroe St Springfield Illinois 62701
Family and Community Services
Office of Family Wellness
Bureau of Family Nutrition
Springfield/Sangamon County
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services supports programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity Equity Community Urgency Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually 10 days in year one of employment)
Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12hour & parttime work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program A supplemental retirement plan
Optional PreTax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5 Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on 2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
