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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Breastfeeding & Outreach Coordinator in Augusta, Maine
Breastfeeding & Outreach Coordinator
Augusta , Maine , United States | Community & Social Services | Full-time | Partially remote
Apply by: May 23, 2024
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Comprehensive Health Planner I Opening Date: May 9, 2024Closing Date: May 23, 2024Job Class Code: 5049
Grade: 04-23 (Pro/Tech)
Salary: $47,840.00 - $64,542.40 / yr.Position Number: 2032-1903 Position Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.
You will serve as the Breastfeeding and Outreach Coordinator for the MeCDC's Women, Infants and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC). The Breastfeeding and Outreach Coordinator manages the Breast Pump Loan program, oversees the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor program and coordinates and evaluates WIC breastfeeding promotion and support efforts. You willperform management and evaluation review clinical evaluation of breastfeeding services at local agencies for compliance with federal and state requirements. You will also monitor WIC breastfeeding initiation and duration rates and provides technical assistance and consultation on breastfeeding promotion and support to local agency staff, WIC participants and other DHHS agencies and programs. You will collaborate with community partners, participate in community outreach and create and develop materials to promote the WIC program.
You will also:
Coordinate with information technology resources to update the WIC program website.
Design outreach and other program materials.
Plan and facilitate Breastfeeding trainings and quarterly meetings.
Work with Stakeholders and Local Agency staff to advance WIC program initiatives.
Participate in meetings, including making presentations and note taking as needed.
Represent WIC at meetings and other events.
Review Local Agency records.
Provide support for the WIC State Office and Maine CDC.
Provide support for Local Agencies including responding to WIC Front Desk and Help Desk calls.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and two (2) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent six (6) year combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred candidates will also have:
o Excellent oral and written communication skills.
o Knowledge and experience with WIC policies.
o Knowledge of and experience with Breastfeeding.
o The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
o Computer skills, including knowledge of word and graphic design software.
o Website design and maintenance knowledge preferred.
o Ability to work with managers and staff to identify training needs and research information on training/meeting opportunities and to provide outreach materials for agencies in need of technical assistance.
o IBCLC preferred.
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Agency information:
TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
For additional information about this positionplease contact Ginger Roberts-Scott, Director, WIC, 207-287-5342.
To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.
To request a paper application, please contact Ashley.smith@Maine.gov .
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
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