Description
Pay Grade: L
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This is a HYBRID position that requires a minimum of 2 days in office per week
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
Benefits
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary – About The Position
Reporting to the Georgia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Program Manager, the Program Regional Breastfeeding Liaison (RBL) is responsible for promoting optimal breastfeeding support practices by serving as a link between the state WIC office and local agencies. The RBL actively participates in supporting efforts to implement the Food and Nutrition Services WIC Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Activities, and State of Georgia Strategic Plan objectives. The RBL will equip stakeholders to deliver brand equity and ensure WIC moms are provided information, resources, and support, making breastfeeding the community and family norm. The RBL will coordinate and assist with various special projects, offering technical support to local agencies.
In addition to general program support the RBL serves a variety of functional areas, as needed, while supporting Program and Nutrition Specialists with programmatic matters.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Monitors an assigned regional area through the implementation of the WIC Breastfeeding Support brand, to include social media, buddy program, and the WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum.
- Leads the WIC Buddy Program statewide rollout utilizing existing criteria.
- Coordinates and facilitates WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum training.
- Builds awareness of WIC’s breastfeeding support services to community partners that interface with WIC families, such as health care providers, hospitals, community and faith-based organizations, coalitions, etc.
- Develops connections with community partners to promote and support breastfeeding.
- Works closely with hospitals to establish a referral pathway to local agencies.
- Assesses barriers to breastfeeding.
- Plan and lead implementation of strategic interventions.
- Creates presentations as assigned for a variety of stakeholders.
- Promotes professional breastfeeding education opportunities to local agencies, community partners, health care providers, and hospitals.
- Partners with WIC Program Specialists to ensure training material is up-to-date and easy to access.
- Aids with assessments, monitoring, and ordering of local agencies breast pumps, supplies, and accessories.
- Maintains active knowledge of state and federal legislative actions impacting breastfeeding
- Conducts local agency program review and site visits for program operations, nutrition, and breastfeeding for compliance and develops corrective action summaries.
- Leads and participates on assigned committees and workgroups, as needed.
- Monitors assigned regional area and analyzes trends to support Operations Program Specialists, Nutrition Program Specialists, and Breastfeeding Program Specialists with the development of innovative best practices and strategies for state and local agency improvement.
- Assists with review and update of the Procedures Manual based on changes to the state and/or federal guidelines.
- Drafts, revises, and/or creates Standard Operating Procedures, as needed.
- Provides Subject Matter Expert input to WIC Technology, DPH Information Technology (IT) and WIC Training to assist with the development of quality IT systems and education programs.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience performing work related to the area of assignment, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 3 (HCP092) or position equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree focused in: Food and Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition Education, or equivalent degree.
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Master’s degree with emphasis in Nutrition, Public Health, or the equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in an education, social service, maternal and child health, public health nutrition field or breastfeeding peer counseling; as well as working across remote locations to monitor for compliance and increase efficiency
- Has one of more of the following skills and experience:
- Program development
- Patient Centered Counseling (PCE) and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Social Media Design and Analytics
- Community action experience
- Participant advocacy experience
- Education background and experience in the development of educational and training resource materials
- Breastfeeding promotion, education, and support
- Familiarity with WIC program policies and procedures
- Excellent written, oral interpersonal and presentation skill with the ability to effectively interface with internal and external senior leaders
- Ability to provide solutions-based coaching, guidance and follow up with remote clients.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills related to providing quality consultative services, change management and conflict resolutions skills.
- Ability to be able to coach others and set priorities and define action plans and metrics
- Strong meeting planning and facilitation skills
- Analytical skills with ability to create relevant reports for a variety of stakeholders
- Able to work effectively in a high stress changing environment
Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their physical goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
