JOB
We Offer: • Exceptional learning and growth opportunities• Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm• Employee recognition program• Worksite Wellness activities• Diverse workforce
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Purpose of the Position: Reporting to the designated Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) local agency staff, the WIC Buddy Specialist leads the local agency’s WIC Buddy Program activities. The WIC Buddy Specialist manages the overall local agency-specific duties related to the program, such as promotion of the WIC Buddy Program, matching participants as they are enrolled in the program, distributing, and collecting buddy consent forms, and communicating with WIC participants regarding their participation in the WIC Buddy Program. The WIC Buddy Specialist supports the monitoring of set program performance measures and works with the Local Agency’s Breastfeeding Program Coordinator, Nutrition Services Director, and/or designee to implement project reinforcement and/or improvement plans. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to): Monitors and coordinates the local agency activities of the WIC Buddy ProgramMarkets and promotes the WIC Buddy ProgramRecruits WIC participants to participate in the WIC Buddy Program
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
VOTED ONE OF ATLANTA’S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERSThank you for your interest in CDPH. 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. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: Natasha.Hart@dph.ga.gov CDPH has adopted the Council on Linkages Core Competency for Public Health Professionals.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER