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The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally funded nutrition program that provides nutritious foods, healthcare referrals, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of five. The NYS WIC Program is administered by the NYS Department of Health Division of Nutrition. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to staff in the Bureau of Supplemental Food Programs, Quality Assurance and Nutrition Section (QANS), responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring nutrition policy; local agency compliance with State and federal rules and regulations; all WIC training services; and oversight of WIC local agency contracts in the local area.The Community Health Program Manager (CHPM) 1 provides program planning and evaluation, coordination, and management of the unit activities. The CHPM 1 provides and manages staff in the provision of technical assistance to local health departments, community-based partnerships, contract and grant agencies, and other organizations. This position oversees all aspects of the WIC Training Center contract including curriculum development and contract management activities along with the management of WIC's learning management system. The CHPM 1 directs and oversees local agency management evaluation activities including analysing data to develop and monitor NYS WIC program goals and using specific metrics to report status of goals to Department of Health management and United States Department of Agriculture. The position is responsible for reviewing and monitoring nutrition policy.The CHPM 1 develops and implements policies and procedures, assuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and communication with the appropriate stakeholders; analyses legislation, statutes, and regulations that affect programs; acts as liaison to other Department of Health programs, local, State, and federal agencies, external organizations, healthcare facilities, and key stakeholders, and the public regarding program coordination and issues. The CHPM 1 provides supervision, guidance, and oversight to subordinate staff including personnel actions related to recruitment, interviewing, hiring, staff development, and performance evaluations for approximately 19 staff.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Public Candidates (NY HELPS): Nine years of professional public health experience in a public health agency or program.*An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience. Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Community Health Program Manager 1, M-2. Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 25/M-1, or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 and or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to Community Health Program Manager 1, M-2. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills with experience working in a large public nutrition program in a management capacity. They will have knowledge of Women, Infant, and Children Program regulations. They will be a Registered Dietitian or have a master’s degree in public health with a bachelor's degree in nutrition; a master's degree in nutrition with emphasis in public or community health; or a master's degree in applied human nutrition.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Full time, permanent appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm If posting with degree requirements: Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: • Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Public Candidates (NY HELPS): Nine years of professional public health experience in a public health agency or program.*An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience. Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Community Health Program Manager 1, M-2. Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 25/M-1, or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 and or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to Community Health Program Manager 1, M-2. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills with experience working in a large public nutrition program in a management capacity. They will have knowledge of Women, Infant, and Children Program regulations. They will be a Registered Dietitian or have a master’s degree in public health with a bachelor's degree in nutrition; a master's degree in nutrition with emphasis in public or community health; or a master's degree in applied human nutrition.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Full time, permanent appointment. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm If posting with degree requirements: Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: • Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
