Health Education Coordinator (WIC Manager) - MSHC Main

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 15, 2024
Health Education Coordinator (WIC Manager) - MSHC Main Health Education Coordinator (WIC Manager) - MSHC Main Hiring Department: MSHC Main Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028274 Posting Close Date: November 27, 2024 Position Number: CF4976 About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Description: The Health Education Coordinator (WIC Manager) is responsible for managing the operations of the Woman, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program at Mile Square Health Centers (MSHC). The WIC Manager is responsible for the development of nutrition education curricula and high-risk nutrition counseling. He/she must assure that the WIC program operates in compliance with State and Federal standards, policies, and guidelines. Duties & Responsibilities: Provides day to day administration of the program using state program guidelines and regulations, in conjunction with the University, UI Health, and MSHC Policies and Procedures. Direct and monitor the daily operation of the WIC program at MSHC. Plan and develop staff schedules to meet program requirements. Provide guidance and direction to manage WIC clinic staff in meeting established program goals and objectives. Collaborates with various departments on multiple areas of wellness promotion; coordinates information and activities with community resources and serves as a liaison with community agencies as appropriate. Develop planning and implementing general staff development and orientation programs. Provide consultation and educational resource materials (presentations, program speakers, reference materials, etc.) to department heads and program directors. Manage wellness initiative events and information programs. Monitor and evaluate staff and patient attitudes towards relevant programs and handles complaints from management; takes or recommends corrective actions after complaints. Maintain a positive work atmosphere where staff and participant feel safe and valued by providing excellent customer service. Prepare and manage a program's budget; coordinates the purchase and use of educational materials and equipment. Keep records and prepares reports regarding a facility's health education, staff development and orientation, and information programs; assists with grant writing and other types of reports. Keep information on educational resources that are available to staff including seminars, films, and formal educational opportunities inside and outside of the facility. Assesses client's eligibility, certify, and provide client centered nutrition education to WIC participants Maintain caseload of 90% of State of Illinois assigned level. Assure agency staff is actively and effectively supports and promotes breastfeeding. Ensure participants are screened and referred to other health and/or social services as needed. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor's Degree (120 hours) in public, mental, and/or medical health education, social work, psychology, student personnel/affairs, nursing, education or communications Two (2) years (24 months) of experience conducting professional presentations, seminars or closely related programs and/or providing health education Note: An applicant with a Master's degree in an area of health education qualifies with one year of professional communications and/or health education experience Note: Possession of a Certified Health Education Specialist and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialist certification meets the requirements of #1 and #2 above. (http://www.nchec.org/) Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or a Master's degree in Food and Nutrition Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) At least two years of experience in clinical food and nutrition or related field At least two years of managerial experience To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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