Supervisor, Women, Infant's & Children (WIC)

Job Summary

 

The Public Health Supervisor role provides supervision of staff in assigned program areas. This position assures the health and wellbeing of the community and the population through quality services, programs, policies, systems and environments.
 
Public Health works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them be healthy.

Vision:  We strive toward healthy families, communities, and workforce by valuing every voice, every need, every culture, and everyone’s involvement.

Our Mission:  To promote, protect, and enhance the health of all in Sherburne County.

Hiring range: $87,256 to $104,782 ($41.95 to $50.35 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 04/30/2024 in order to be considered.

This position is located at the Government Center in Elk River, MN. Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, though the department provides staff with flexibility in effort to strive for a desired work/life balance. Sherburne County is one of the fastest growing counties in Minnesota, where you can find a nice blend of suburban and rural life. If you are interested in bringing your skill and talent to a dynamic department in a growing community, we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity.

 Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits. 
 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
 

• Provides unit leadership consistent with the mission and values of the county and department. 
• Supervise, coordinate, and prioritize unit activities, workflow, and referrals in an equitable manner. 
• Serve as an agency representative on community committees/task forces as directed.
• Monitor unit reporting activities; analyze trends and work to resolve identified issues.
• Demonstrate broad understanding of principles of financial and resource management, including setting priorities and preparing the program budgets, and allocating staff, approving expenditures and other resources to meet objectives in a cost-effective and timely manner. 
•  Provide ongoing consultation and direction to staff on difficult or complex case issues which require professional expertise and adherence to professional standards. 
• Utilize continuous quality improvement to enhance and streamline processes.
• Assist with the development and implementation of programs and services leveraging local, county and state resources as appropriate in compliance with rules and regulations. 
• Participate in employee selection, orientation, training, and performance management in line with State and County personnel policies and procedures. 
•  Review and makes recommendations to assure compliance with program policies and procedure.
• Participate in development, monitoring, and reporting requirements for all funding streams. Assuring oversight of program area budgets and expenditures, including analysis of past and current expenditures and/or reviews of potential grant or other funding opportunities. 
• Keep Manager informed of activities, events, and policies within the unit an communicate results of data searches, proposed plans, personnel issues, programs/changes, significant liability issues, etc.
• Attend training as it relates to position, populations served, or other identified needs.
• Provide and participate in positive community relations, training, and planning.
• Provide local media with information as directed.
• Maintain working knowledge of Agency programs specific to assigned program areas to ensure appropriate support within the Unit.
• Ability to work independently, but in a team-oriented work environment.
• Respond 24/7 as needed during a Public Health Emergency Response.
• Maintain professional, positive, relationships with all staff, Board members, vendors, and the public.
• An essential function of the job is to perform all job responsibilities in a manner that supports equal employment opportunity and ensures that all employment practices and provision of all public services are free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

 

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Community Health, Public Health, Nutrition, or Dietetics.

Master of Public Health degree or other applicable field of study is preferred.

Experience:  Minimum of 2 years experience managing professional level staff or a combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Credentialling: 

• Credentialed as a:
  • Registered Dietician* (RD); or 
  • Registered Dietician Nutritionist* (RDN); or
  • Licensed Dietician* (LD); or
  • Licensed Nutritionist* (LN) 

*Active through the Commission on Dietetic Registration with valid licensure in the state of MN.

•  Valid MN driver's license and current certificate of vehicle insurance and access to reliable transportation.
• CPR Certification

PREFERRED:
Credentials:  International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)

Program Knowledge:

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), 
• Minnesota Operations Manual (M.O.M.) for WIC
• Peer Breastfeeding Support Program
• Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program
• HuBERT

 

Supplemental Information

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
 

• Demonstrated knowledge of the MN Foundational Public Health Responsibilities
• Understanding of the Public Health Core Competencies
• Understanding of the Local Public Health Assessment and Planning Process, including the Community Health Improvement Plan and the Community Health Needs Assessment.   
• Support the Strategic Planning process from development through evaluation.
• Leadership and training skills with an ability to coordinate and influence team members.
• Competence in resolving problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner; exercising discretion in handling confidential information.
• General employee counseling, coaching, motivation, and evaluation skills
• Policy development/program planning skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tools and approaches to creating systems change around public health programs and services.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and a commitment to health equity, particularly racial equity.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships with Community Partners organizations, Law Enforcement, County Attorneys, all levels of staff in Health and Human Services, other departments, vendors, and other outside agencies.
•  Knowledge of community resources, key constituents, and community-based efforts with regard to one or more of the communities.
•  Experience with coalition/partnership development and organizational and community engagement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of clients, community-based agencies, and departmental personnel.
• Advocacy skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to facilitate meetings. 
• Public speaking abilities. 
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of assigned program areas.
• Demonstrate by personal example the service excellence and integrity expected from all employees.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including sharing knowledge with others and participating in new employee training.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with health and human services staff, other county employees, clients, and the public both verbally and written.
• Ability to handle confidential and data privacy issues appropriately.
• Ability to handle contentious issues appropriately.
• Ability to solve problems and determine appropriate course of action.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrams or schedule forms. 
• Knowledge of department programs, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the objectives and functions of state human service programs.
• Ability to effectively provide direction and guidance to staff.
• Ability to independently make decisions supported by logical decision-making.
• Ability to assess staff training needs and implement training programs.
• Ability to identify potential problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to process detailed information in an organized manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Accountabilities Shared by Managers and Supervisors
 

• Demonstrate, by personal example, integrity, ethics and excellence in work performance.
• Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned employees.
• Orient personnel to County policies and procedures and clearly communicates primary responsibilities and expected performance outcomes so individuals may proceed with certainty in their respective positions.
• Lead, monitor, and continually evaluate employee performance using the performance communication process.
• Administer County polices and contracts in a legal manner and fully document all incidents and actions taken as a member of the supervisory/management team.
• Create a work environment in which individuals are motivated to accumulate additional skills and competencies and assists them in seeking opportunities for further personal growth and development.

Accountabilities Shared By All Employees 
 

• Perform job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's vision, mission and values.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of all department and county-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Inform immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
• Seek opportunities for further personal growth and development.
• Represent the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.
• Comply with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.

Hiring Salary Range: $41.95 - $50.35 per hour
 
Union: Non-Union
 
Status: Exempt, Full-time
 
Hours of Work: This position has a usual work schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include occasional evening and weekend hours.

Interviews: Selected candidates will be notified via email the week of May 6th to self-schedule an on-site first interview to be held on May 13th.  Second on-site interviews will be held in later in the week.