Human Services Program Coordinator

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

This position fully supports the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program as a
integrated function of the Virginia WIC Program. Provides support, in a staff
capacity, by focusing on intermediate term program issues with agency wide
application. Characteristic duties include: program development, planning,
monitoring, analysis, grants management, recommending policies and procedures,
program research, and evaluating changes in rules, regulations and legislative
proposals for impact on service delivery. Thorough knowledge of program
management, analytical principles and service integration is necessary.
Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan
developed by or approved by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of program planning, research, evaluation, and quality control methods.
• Experience providing technical assistance related to program development and analysis.
• Experience in conducting research, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Ability to interpret and implement data collection and reporting requirements.
• Experience leading complex research or related projects.
• Ability to develop reports, manage electronic data, and create effective data visualizations.
• Skilled in presenting information clearly and effectively.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, to provide leadership, set priorities, facilitate collaboration, and effectively convey information to others.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of human lactation.
• Experience working within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children
• Experience in counseling families of child-bearing age.
• Ability to interpret policy, new research and the practice of breastfeeding and provide staff training.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• program development
• planning
• monitoring
• analysis
• grants management
• recommending policies and procedures
• program research
• evaluating changes in rules, regulations and legislative proposals for impact on service delivery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees