WIC Service Associate
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We are seeking a WIC Service Associate . The primary purpose of the WIC Service Associate position is to obtain socio-economic, health, and dietary information, and identify problems that would determine a clients eligibility for the federally funded Supplemental Nutritional Program (WIC).
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct initial certification and recertification.
- Collect anthropometric and hematological data.
- Accurately obtains/documents and enter information in WOW system, proof of residence, identify, proof of income and proof of pregnancy if applicable.
- Provide primary and secondary nutrition education.
- Follow established federal and state guidelines and the applicants dietary/health requirements and preference. Evaluates the need for and refers clients to other health, food assistance and social services programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Six (6) months related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Able to work independently.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Excellent time management, communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Experience working with multi-cultural and special needs population.
- Ability to provide excellent participant excellent participant centered customer service basic nutrition knowledge ability to prioritize work assignments proficient in Microsoft word.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must be willing to travel to various sites perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or program coordinator.
- Previous WIC experience a plus.
Classified Title: Clinic Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): WIC Service Associate
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OC
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 – $25.00 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Public Health
Department name: PFRH WIC Project
Personnel area: School of Public Health
