Program Coordinator II

State of North Carolina

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being is a division at the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) that focuses on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians with several sections including nutrition programs (WIC, SNAP and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health & prevention services for children and youth, children’s behavioral health programs, and early intervention programs. This position is housed within the Operations Unit in the Community Nutrition Services Section (CNSS) in the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW). The Community Nutrition Services Section promotes sound nutrition habits among women in their childbearing years, infants, children and youth. Section staff work with representatives of state, county and private providers/agencies to promote healthful dietary and physical activity behaviors and best practices. The CNSS administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CNSS collaborates with programs within the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (e.g., Food and Nutrition Services) and other Divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as well other public and private community agencies to coordinate nutrition policy, education and training efforts. This position is responsible for coordinating policy and dissemination of information on state and federal policy and laws that govern WIC and the CACFP. The Program Coordinator II coordinates standard operating procedures and policies related to WIC and the CACFP. The position coordinates personnel management activities for the Section and travel authorizations. This position stays abreast of changes in Federal and State laws and regulations. In addition, the Program Coordinator II will coordinate management evaluations, audits, and special projects. The position is responsible for independently organizing, establishing, communicating, implementing, and tracking of project deadlines. This position will ensure that timelines are met for large-scale projects in the Section. This position must be able to gather, analyze, edit, and report information. The position must make recommendations for program improvement and bring to management's attention areas of concern in a timely manner. Also serves as administrative support for Section Management which includes but is not limited to meeting coordination, scheduling, drafting correspondence and travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication
• Considerable proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to each situation
• Skill in problem solving techniques.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, recommend, and implement policy and procedure guidelines
• Working knowledge of personnel policies and procedures
• Experience with NCFS

Responsibilities

• Coordinating policy and dissemination of information on state and federal policy and laws that govern WIC and the CACFP.
• Coordinates standard operating procedures and policies related to WIC and the CACFP.
• Coordinates personnel management activities for the Section and travel authorizations.
• Stays abreast of changes in Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Coordinate management evaluations, audits, and special projects.
• Independently organizing, establishing, communicating, implementing, and tracking of project deadlines.
• Ensure that timelines are met for large-scale projects in the Section.
• Gather, analyze, edit, and report information.
• Make recommendations for program improvement and bring to management's attention areas of concern in a timely manner.
• Serves as administrative support for Section Management which includes but is not limited to meeting coordination, scheduling, drafting correspondence and travel.

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees