Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Health Program Administrator (FFTL)

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Coordinate the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program statewide by planning, developing, and administering program standards. Responsibilities include providing training, conducting quality assurance reviews, and analyzing statistical data for state and federal reports.

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6/14/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02701

Health Program Administrator (FFTL)

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Location Varies

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health

Location

Location Varies

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Kentucky Department for Public Health, Division of Maternal and Child Health, is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative professional to serve as a coordinator for the WIC Breastfeeding Program. In this role, you will plan, develop, and help administer Kentucky’s Women’s, Infants’, and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program statewide, supporting consistent implementation and day-to-day coordination across local agencies. You will work closely with program staff and partners to maintain program standards, assist with training and technical support for peer counselors, and help ensure services are accessible and responsive to families' needs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public health work by supporting breastfeeding initiatives that improve maternal and infant health outcomes throughout Kentucky.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as a result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E- Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Key Job Responsibilities:

Reviews Federal Regulations and Legislation and develops procedures for local agencies to implement policies and procedures to increase incidence and duration of breastfeeding in the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.
Evaluates the training needs of the local health department WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Supervisors, Designated Breastfeeding Experts and WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.
Plans and provides training based on those identified needs.
Conducts onsite reviews and evaluations for quality assurance and provides necessary technical assistance for the Per Counselor Program.
Ensures program compliance with all federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures.
Develops, revises and reviews breastfeeding education materials for the KY WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.
Analyzes and compiles statistical information, evaluating program effectiveness for both state and federal reports.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills.
Receptive to others' ideas and able to work constructively to increase the depth and effectiveness of a group or team effort.
Experience with the WIC or Breastfeeding Peer program preferred but not required

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of professional experience in a health care facility, a community-based health care program, an institutional health care program, any health program administration, pharmacy technician, social work, public health, population health, emergency management services, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in public health, or a health-related field (such as human services, psychology, nursing, health administration, substance abuse, special education, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or related field) will substitute for two years of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional professional experience in a health care facility, a community-based health care program, an institutional health care program, any health program administration, pharmacy technician, social work, public health, population health, emergency management services, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Deb Houk at Debra.Houk@ky.gov or 502-564-2907.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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