WIC Clinical Supervisor

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$83,763.90 - $128,373.25 Annual

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 17, 2025

The Opportunity:

This Work Matters!

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment.  At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. 

WIC is a program focusing on nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health and diet screening, growth and development monitoring, and health and social services referrals, as well as providing monthly healthy food benefits for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to five years of age. WIC serves families from many cultures and ethnic traditions, languages, backgrounds and abilities. It is designed to promote positive health outcomes, strengthen life course nutrition and health, and reduce health disparities in the populations we serve. 

This is a professional supervisor position of a public health clinical program. The supervisor must be a highly responsible person with excellent communication skills, technical skills in nutrition, program management skills, supervisory experience, and self-awareness. The responsibilities in this position include staff development and supervision, WIC clinic management, and leadership. Technical skills are required as well. This position may carry a clinical caseload as a practicing registered dietitian nutritionist.

As the WIC Clinical Supervisor, your responsibilities will include: 

WIC Clinic Management

• Ensures efficient staffing and client appointment schedules.
• Coordinates with other WIC clinics.
• Provides professional resources and support for staff.
• Maintains quality service delivery among clinic staff.
• Follows and maintains WIC program integrity.
• Monitors clinic-based expenditures according to the assigned budget.

Team Development, Staff Supervision and Training

• Facilitates staff meetings and communications.
• Monitors and reviews staff productivity.
• Addresses personnel concerns and disciplinary actions.
• Leads recruitment and hiring for new staff.
• Participates in new staff training and continuing education.

Leadership Team Participation

• Provides leadership and input to WIC-wide projects and committees.
• Works with other WIC Supervisors and Program Manager to provide back-up clinic supervision and program management.
• Represents Multnomah County WIC to State WIC groups or committees as assigned.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Education/training: equivalent to a bachelor's degree 
• Experience: and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Registered Dietitian/Licensed Nutritionist/Holistic Nutrition Consultant with 3 to 6 years of certification/licensure 

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Background, reference, and education checks

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below.Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

• A completed online application.
• A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.
• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position, and why you are interested in the role.

Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Type of Position: This salaried position is not eligible for overtime.

Type: Not Represented

FLSA: Non Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am -  5:30 pm 

Work Location: This position works onsite at: 131 NE 102nd Avenue, Building 1, Portland, OR 97220.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit theDisaster Service Worker Informationpage. 

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Selina McCoy

Email:

selina.r.mccoy@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 3477395

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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